Clinicopathologic findings associated with urinary tract problems in working donkeys, Southern Ethiopia: a case study

Mekibib, Berhanu; Abrham, Edget; Kassaye, Asmamaw; Tesfaye, Dawit; Amenu, Kebede

doi:10.1007/s00580-014-1918-6

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“…They were found to account for 6.7 % of donkey uropathogens isolated in Ethiopia, among which Streptococcus spp. (43.3 % isolates) and E. coli (20 %) were dominating [83]. …”

Section: Proteus Spp In Animals—adverse and Friendlymentioning

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Significance and Roles of Proteus spp. Bacteria in Natural Environments

2016

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Proteus spp. bacteria were first described in 1885 by Gustav Hauser, who had revealed their feature of intensive swarming growth. Currently, the genus is divided into Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Proteus penneri, Proteus hauseri, and three unnamed genomospecies 4, 5, and 6 and consists of 80 O-antigenic serogroups. The bacteria are known to be human opportunistic pathogens, isolated from urine, wounds, and other clinical sources. It is postulated that intestines are a reservoir of these proteolytic organisms. Many wild and domestic animals may be hosts of Proteus spp. bacteria, which are commonly known to play a role of parasites or commensals. However, interesting examples of their symbiotic relationships with higher organisms have also been described. Proteus spp. bacteria present in soil or water habitats are often regarded as indicators of fecal pollution, posing a threat of poisoning when the contaminated water or seafood is consumed. The health risk may also be connected with drug-resistant strains sourcing from intestines. Positive aspects of the bacteria presence in water and soil are connected with exceptional features displayed by autochthonic Proteus spp. strains detected in these environments. These rods acquire various metabolic abilities allowing their adaptation to different environmental conditions, such as high concentrations of heavy metals or toxic substances, which may be exploited as sources of energy and nutrition by the bacteria. The Proteus spp. abilities to tolerate or utilize polluting compounds as well as promote plant growth provide a possibility of employing these microorganisms in bioremediation and environmental protection.

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“…They were found to account for 6.7 % of donkey uropathogens isolated in Ethiopia, among which Streptococcus spp. (43.3 % isolates) and E. coli (20 %) were dominating [83]. …”

Section: Proteus Spp In Animals—adverse and Friendlymentioning

confidence: 99%

Significance and Roles of Proteus spp. Bacteria in Natural Environments

2016

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“…Similarly, studies conducted earlier (24,(42)(43)(44)(45)(46) also indicated that respiratory problems, colic, and ocular problems were among the most prevalent health problems encountered in donkeys in Ethiopia. Moreover, Stringer et al ( 14) and Berhanu et al (27) indicated that urogenital complications are among the top 10 health problems in working donkeys in the country. Unlike lameness and wounds, significant differences were not observed in the prevalence of other health problems between the intervention and non-intervention areas.…”

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“…Cart-pulling donkeys occupy the main livelihood and income-generating activities for the majority of the owners of the animals. The feeding system for donkeys involves supplemental feeding with wheat bran, chopped sugar cane tops, and household food waste during working time and grazing on communal lands or foraging through trash on roadsides ( 18 , 27 ).…”

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Assessment of community-based intervention approaches to improve the health and welfare of working donkeys in selected areas of Sidama region, Southern Ethiopia

Yalew,

Darge,

Melake

2024

Front. Vet. Sci.

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BackgroundAlthough efforts have been made by certain non-governmental organizations, like the Donkey Sanctuary, SPANA (Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad), and Brooke Ethiopia, to change the attitudes and practices of donkey owners toward improving the health and welfare of working donkeys, their impact has not been assessed so far. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess and compare donkeys’ health and welfare problems in community-based intervention areas versus non-intervention areas in selected districts of Sidama regional state, Southern Ethiopia.MethodsFor the animal-based welfare assessments, 200 donkeys each were selected and included from intervention and non-intervention areas. The selected donkeys were then assessed for their welfare and health status using five important parameters, namely, body condition score, presence and severity of wounds, behavior, presence and severity of lameness, and presence of other signs of illness/diseases.ResultsThe prevalence and severity of lameness and wounds on donkeys managed in non-intervention areas were higher than those observed in community-based intervention areas. The prevalence of lameness in the non-intervention areas (25.5%) was over two times higher than the prevalence in the intervention areas (12%). Likewise, over 37% of the donkeys in the non-intervention areas were wounded, of which 64% were suffering moderate to severe wounds. Moreover, donkeys in the intervention areas had better body condition and were alert and friendly upon human approach. There was a statistically significant difference (p < 0.01) between the intervention and non-intervention areas in all the considered parameters, namely, the presence of lameness, wound, body condition score, demeanor, and response to approach.Conclusion and recommendationsBased on this study’s findings, the community-based intervention approach was found to improve the health and welfare of working donkeys. Therefore, comprehensive and continuous equine health and welfare promotion through community-based intervention approaches should be designed and implemented to improve the welfare of working equines in the country.

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“…(43.3%), Escherichia coli (20%), and Corynebacterium spp. (10%) are the most common bacterial isolates in donkeys with urinary tract infections [104]. Congenital abnormalities of the urinary tract have also been reported in donkeys, such as one 3-week-old miniature donkey with incomplete urethra (hypospadia), which was successfully surgically resolved [105].…”

Section: Urinary Systemmentioning

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Donkey Internal Medicine—Part II: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neurologic, Urinary, Ophthalmic, Dermatology, and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Mendoza

Toribio

Pérez-Écija

2018

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

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a b s t r a c tCardiovascular diseases are scarcely reported in donkeys, probably linked to their limited athletic attitude and low frequency of poor performance-related examinations. Reports on treatments for cardiovascular pathologies are anecdotal in donkeys. Respiratory tract anatomy shows important differences between horses and donkeys. Donkeys and mules can act as reservoirs spreading many viral, bacterial, and parasitic infectious respiratory diseases. Mosquito and tick-borne encephalitis have been reported in these species in the later years, and even donkeys are being used as sentinels in some areas to detect these emerging diseases. Management and treatment of lithiases can be transferable from horses; however, the same assumption must still be demonstrated for acute and chronic renal diseases. Ocular pathologies are similar to horses, with corneal ulcers frequently observed. Lameness is a common problem in donkeys, with laminitis as the most reported cause followed by pedal abscess.

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Clinicopathologic findings associated with urinary tract problems in working donkeys, Southern Ethiopia: a case study

Cited by 4 publications

References 7 publications

Significance and Roles of Proteus spp. Bacteria in Natural Environments

Significance and Roles of Proteus spp. Bacteria in Natural Environments

Assessment of community-based intervention approaches to improve the health and welfare of working donkeys in selected areas of Sidama region, Southern Ethiopia

Donkey Internal Medicine—Part II: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neurologic, Urinary, Ophthalmic, Dermatology, and Musculoskeletal Disorders

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