Publications by authors named "Aswin Susheelan"
India has a large, free-roaming dog population, encompassing both owned and stray dogs. Canine surgical neutering is often a central component of dog population management and rabies control initiatives. The provision of practical, surgical training opportunities remains a major challenge for veterinary educational establishments worldwide to ensure competency in this routine procedure.
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- In Tanzania's Bukombe District, a study of working donkeys revealed that over half (56.1%) had wounds, primarily due to inappropriate oxen-yoke carts.
- The most common injuries were yoke-related neck wounds, which made up 79.5% of the cases, with sizes ranging from 1 cm to 300 cm.
- The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to reduce these preventable wounds in working donkeys, enabling future studies to evaluate the effectiveness of such actions.
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- Wounds in donkeys, particularly mutilations caused by owners, are a prevalent welfare issue in Tamil Nadu, India, with 39.0% of examined donkeys (582 in total) showing signs of injury.
- Of the 298 wounds identified, the majority (62.8%) were due to mutilations like nose-splitting and ear-splitting, along with injuries from poorly fitting harnesses.
- The findings highlight the need for targeted educational programs and outreach initiatives to reduce these harmful practices and improve donkey welfare in affected communities.