What causes Sarcoids?
Sarcoids are believed to be caused by a virus. It has also been shown that Sarcoids occur more often in the older donkeys and on sites of previous trauma. Sarcoid growth appears mostly in spring and early summer; obviously there are many factors that could precipitate this: dietary change, increased ultraviolet light, fly strike, changing routine / stress levels to name but a few. Are there different types of Sarcoid? Yes, sarcoids can be split into several types which are mentioned below. Verrucous Sarcoids Typically these are dry golf ball size lumps, though size may vary considerably. They most often occur on the head, chest, shoulder and under-leg. As they normally lack hair, they are not difficult to spot.tennis ball. Generally being dry scaly masses that may ulcerate and bleed, the main problems with a true sarcoid are those of secondary infection and physical interference e.g. with tack. The key difference between sarcoids and lymphomas is that sarcoids are benign, lymphomas are
