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Animals : an open access journal from MDPI2020; 11(1); 65; doi: 10.3390/ani11010065

Skin Diseases in Donkeys and Mules-An Update.

Abstract: The skin of donkeys and mules represents a promising source of income; however, cultural, productive, and infectious factors can directly interfere with the quality of the integumentary tissue and well-being of these species. The objective of this study is to present a literature review on equine dermatopathies. This literature review included scientific articles related to equine medicine and breeding according to pre-established search terms and expressions published in recently articles. The evaluation of the clinical and pathological behavior of dermatopathies implies the use of control strategies and the recognition of pathological patterns that may be particular to the species.
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Publication Date: 2020-12-31 PubMed ID: 33396381PubMed Central: PMC7824245DOI: 10.3390/ani11010065Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article provides a comprehensive review of scientific literature on skin diseases affecting donkeys and mules, highlighting the importance of understanding their pathology and clinical behavior for the purpose of managing and controlling these ailments.

Overview of the Research Article

  • The research primarily conducts a review of scientific articles focused on equine skin diseases, specifically in donkeys and mules. The diseases of the skin in these animals have direct implications on their everyday well-being and their economic value, as good quality skin is a source of income.
  • The researchers conduct a systematic review of literature to gather recently published articles that can help understand the pathological patterns and clinical behavior of these dermatopathies in donkeys and mules.
  • The focus of the study is not just to understand the diseases, but to evaluate strategies that could potentially control and manage these dermatopathies in the animals.

Significance of the Research

  • The research study is important for equine veterinary practitioners and breeders, as it looks into detailed literature on equine skin diseases, offering a consolidated overview which could help in enriching their knowledge.
  • By understanding the pathology and clinical behavior of these skin diseases, effective strategies can be designed and implemented to control them, thereby improving the well-being of the animals and ensuring higher financial returns for breeders.
  • The study also stresses upon the fact that there might be unique pathological patterns specific to these species, underlining the need for targeted prevention and cure strategies.

Methodology of the Research

  • The researchers have conducted an extensive review of scientific articles related to equine skin diseases in donkeys and mules. The articles were shortlisted based on pre-established search terms and expressions. Hence, the findings of the research paper are based on a compilation and analysis of these resources.

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Lima TS, Silva RAF, Pereira RMF, Soares KL, Santos NTA, Sousa MS, Mendonça FS, Lucena RB. (2020). Skin Diseases in Donkeys and Mules-An Update. Animals (Basel), 11(1), 65. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11010065

Publication

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI
ISSN: 2076-2615
NlmUniqueID: 101635614
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 11
Issue: 1
PII: 65

Researcher Affiliations

Lima, Telma S
  • Graduate Program in Veterinary Medicine, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, S/N Dois Irmãos, 52171-900 Recife-PE, Brazil.
Silva, Raquel A F
  • Graduate Program in Animal Science and Health, Rural Health and Technology Center (CSTR), Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), Avenida Universitária, S/N Jatobá, 58708-110 Patos-PB, Brazil.
Pereira, Raquel M F
  • Graduate Program in Veterinary Medicine, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, S/N Dois Irmãos, 52171-900 Recife-PE, Brazil.
Soares, Karoline L
  • Graduate Program in Veterinary Medicine, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, S/N Dois Irmãos, 52171-900 Recife-PE, Brazil.
Santos, Nayadjala T A
  • Graduate Program in Veterinary Medicine, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, S/N Dois Irmãos, 52171-900 Recife-PE, Brazil.
Sousa, Mônica S
  • Graduate Program in Animal Science and Health, Rural Health and Technology Center (CSTR), Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), Avenida Universitária, S/N Jatobá, 58708-110 Patos-PB, Brazil.
Mendonça, Fábio S
  • Graduate Program in Veterinary Medicine, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, S/N Dois Irmãos, 52171-900 Recife-PE, Brazil.
Lucena, Ricardo B
  • Graduate Program in Animal Science and Health, Rural Health and Technology Center (CSTR), Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), Avenida Universitária, S/N Jatobá, 58708-110 Patos-PB, Brazil.
  • Graduate Program in Animal Science, Department of Agrarian Sciences (CCA), Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), 12, Rod. PB-079, 58397-000 Areia-PB, Brazil.

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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