Journal of Practical Agriculture & Fisheries Research (현장농수산연구지)

Korea National University of Agriculture and Fisheries (국립한국농수산대학교 교육개발센터)
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A Case of the Large Colon Impaction in an Adult Donkey

성숙한 당나귀의 큰잘록창자 폐색 증례

  • Yang, J. (Korea National College of Agriculture and Fisheries) ;
  • Park, Y.S. (Korea National College of Agriculture and Fisheries)
  • Published : 2018.11.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this report is to describe the diagnosed case of a large colonic impaction in an adult donkey. An adult female donkey (Equus africanus asinus; 6-years-old) was admitted to the Equine Hospital of Jeju Race Park with signs of anorexia, which had started 1 day previously. Clinical examination revealed: weak gut sounds, dehydration, and severe abdominal distension, but normal respiratory and heart rates and no signs of pain. Transrectal palpation identified an impaction in the colon. The patient was treated with nasogastric siphonage, fluid therapy, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Over the course of a day, her condition worsened; she started trembling, could not stand, and 2 hours later she died. Upon necropsy, a vast amount of ingesta was found in the large colon, particularly in the left ventral colon. The cecum and small colon were normal. Eleven days prior to presentation, the stable management and diet of the donkey had changed. We suspect that the change of feed, reduced water consumption, and lack of exercise precipitated the illness. However, the exact cause of the sudden death of the donkey requires further investigation.

본 연구의 목적은 성숙한 당나귀의 큰잘록 창자 폐색 증례를 진단하여 보고하고자 한다. 당나귀(Equus africanus asinus; 암, 6세) 1마리가 제주경마공원 동물병원에 전날부터 시작된 식욕부진 증상으로 내원하였다. 장음소실, 탈수, 심한 복강 확장 등의 증상을 확인하였으나 호흡수 및 심박수는 정상이었고, 복통 증상은 없었다. 직장검사에서 폐색된 부분이 잘록 창자임을 확인하였다. 위세척, 수액요법 및 비스테로이드 계열의 진통제를 투여하였으나 다음날 새벽 갑자기 몸을 떨며 기립곤란과 같이 신체상태가 악화되기 시작한지 2시간 만에 폐사하였다. 부검에서 특히 왼배쪽 잘록 창자와 같은 큰잘록 창자에서 다량의 식괴를 발견하였고, 막창자와 곧창자는 정상이었다. 당나귀는 내원하기 11일 전에 새로 입사해서 사양 관리체계가 바뀌었다. 사료변경, 수분섭취 감소, 운동부족 등이 질병을 유발하였을 것으로 생각된다. 그러나 당나귀의 정확한 급사원인은 더 연구해야 할 과제로 남는다.

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Acknowledgement

We would like to thank veterinarians at Equine hospital of Jeju Race Park. All data of this study were used under permission of equine hospital of Korea Racing Authority.

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