First report of Besnoitia bennetti in Irish donkeys: an emerging parasitic disease in Europe

ConclusionsBesnoitiosis should be considered as a differential diagnosis for chronic skin disease particularly in cases of cutaneous masses, non-pruritic dermatitis, and dermatitis that is not responsive to treatment in donkeys and other equids. Future studies are needed to investigate the prevalence of the disease in Irish donkeys, the spread of the disease and the potential impact on the health and welfare of the donkeys.
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research