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Background: There are many donkeys kept in the UK, occupying a variety of roles from companion animal and show donkey to working in small industries, such as beach donkeys. Both mixed practice and equine vets may be called upon by donkey owners to provide clinical guidance and expertise. Donkeys may also be seen within the context of welfare concerns. As for many companion animal species, obesity is a common finding in donkeys and can represent a welfare problem. It is vital that any vet or registered veterinary nurse that may be involved with veterinary care of donkeys is able to recognise an obese donkey, provide dietary guidance and understand and manage the clinical implications of obesity.
Aim of the article: This article outlines the nutritional needs of donkeys and their background physiology, which may contribute to a propensity towards obesity. It also discusses metabolic diseases and the management of obesity and associated clinical conditions.
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In Practice is published 10 times a year and provides continuing educational material for veterinary practitioners. It includes clinical articles, written by experts in their field and covering all species, providing a regular update on clinical developments, and articles on veterinary practice management. All articles are peer-reviewed. First published in 1979, it now provides an extensive archive of clinical review articles.
In Practice is produced in conjunction with Vet Record, the official journal of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). It is published on behalf of the BVA by BMJ Group.
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