Vet Med - Czech, 2010, 55(11):561-565 | DOI: 10.17221/3011-VETMED

Guttural pouch mycosis in a donkey (Equus asinus): a case report

F. Laus, E. Paggi, M. Cerquetella, D. Spaziante, A. Spaterna, B. Tesei
School of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy

Guttural pouch mycosis is an emergency disease of the upper respiratory tract in equine species. In the present report a case of guttural pouch mycosis in a female, seven year-old pregnant donkey is described. A serious dyspnea which necessitated tracheotomy and preceding epistaxis was the most important clinical feature of guttural pouch mycosis in the donkey. A full and rapid effectiveness of the topical therapy, the protocol for which is described, is the main distinguishing feature with regard to treatment. In the Authors' knowledge a detailed description of clinical features, treatment and follow up of guttural pouch mycosis in a donkey is not available in the scientific literature. The anatomical and physiological peculiarity of donkeys could explain some of the differences with horses in clinical presentation and therapeutic management.

Keywords: Keywords: donkey; guttural pouches; respiratory disease

Published: November 30, 2010  Show citation

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Laus F, Paggi E, Cerquetella M, Spaziante D, Spaterna A, Tesei B. Guttural pouch mycosis in a donkey (Equus asinus): a case report. Vet Med - Czech. 2010;55(11):561-565. doi: 10.17221/3011-VETMED.
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