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Caring for fly bite wounds in donkeys takes diligence

Jul 17, 2024
Jul 17, 2024

Vet Report 1.jpg — Richard the donkey’s stack wrap.
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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

Tri-State Neighbor Columnist

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One of my greatest frustrations in life is how a donkey will just let flies eat their legs down to bone. Literally.

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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM, is veterinarian and owner of True North Veterinary Health in Wentworth, S.D. Reach her at truenorthveterinaryhealth@gmail.com or PO Box 117, Wentworth, SD 57075.

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