Ultrasound measurements of croup fat thickness and liver echogenicity as indicators for lipomobilization in donkeys (Equus Africanus asinus) with fasting-induced hyperlipidemia

Fasting-induced hyperlipidemia is associated with reductions in CFT with concurrent increased RE, suggesting lipomobilization. CFT and RE could be used as diagnostic tools for hyperlipidemia. Reversible variations in serum metabolites could be noticed in donkeys as complications of fasting-induced hyperlipidemia; therefore, therapy may be unnecessary especially in less severe cases.