Gastrointestinal Disorders of Donkeys and Mules

Alexandra K Thiemann; Rebekah J E Sullivan

doi:10.1016/j.cveq.2019.08.001

Gastrointestinal Disorders of Donkeys and Mules

Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2019 Dec;35(3):419-432. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2019.08.001. Epub 2019 Oct 3.

Authors

Alexandra K Thiemann¹, Rebekah J E Sullivan²

Affiliations

¹ Education, The Veterinary Department, The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU, UK; The Veterinary Hospital, Brookfield, Honiton, Devon EX14 9SU, UK. Electronic address: alex.thiemann@thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk.
² Education, The Veterinary Department, The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU, UK; The Veterinary Hospital, Brookfield, Honiton, Devon EX14 9SU, UK.

Abstract

A review of common gastrointestinal disorders of donkeys and mules is presented. Clinically relevant aspects of donkey behavior, anatomy, and physiology are highlighted. Diagnosis, management, and treatment of conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract from stomach to rectum, including liver and pancreas, are discussed.

Keywords: Behavior; Colic; Colitis; Donkey; Gastrointestinal; Hyperlipemia; Mule; Parasite.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Equidae*
Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnosis
Gastrointestinal Diseases / metabolism
Gastrointestinal Diseases / therapy
Gastrointestinal Diseases / veterinary*
Horse Diseases / diagnosis*
Horse Diseases / metabolism
Horse Diseases / therapy
Horses