Skin Diseases in Donkeys and Mules-An Update

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Dermatology
• Equine Medicine
• Animal Husbandry

Background:

• Donkey and mule skin is a valuable resource.
• Factors like culture, production, and infections impact skin quality and animal welfare.
• Understanding these impacts is crucial for economic and ethical reasons.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a literature review on equine dermatopathies.
• To consolidate current knowledge on skin diseases affecting donkeys and mules.
• To provide insights for improving integumentary tissue quality and animal well-being.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature search using specific keywords.
• Inclusion of recently published scientific articles in equine medicine and breeding.
• Analysis of clinical and pathological aspects of dermatopathies.

Main Results:

• Identified key factors influencing skin quality in donkeys and mules.
• Highlighted the importance of recognizing species-specific pathological patterns.
• Emphasized the need for effective control strategies for equine skin diseases.

Conclusions:

• Equine dermatopathies require targeted management strategies.
• Recognizing species-specific disease patterns is essential for successful treatment.
• Further research can enhance the quality of donkey and mule skin and their overall well-being.