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Long in the Ears: Caring for Mules and Donkeys as They Age
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 26, 2022
Aging mules and donkeys need to be managed just as carefully as horses. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreStudy: Laminitis Might Affect Younger, Less Overfed Donkeys
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 15, 2022
Researchers assessed laminitis risks in a population of 707 donkeys and found they differ significantly from those of horses and ponies.
Read MoreDonkeys Metabolize Meals and Drugs Differently Than Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 4, 2022
Get to know the nuances of donkey care, from treating metabolic issues to drug dosing.
Read MoreExperts: Donkey Teeth Need Attention, Too
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Feb 17, 2022
Donkeys have similar dental structures as horses, and they’re at risk of developing many of the same kinds of dental issues. But, unlike horses, their problems often go overlooked—and that’s to their detriment, according to donkey specialists.
Read MoreSuccessful Donkey Embryo Transfer Technique Developed
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 17, 2021
While successful embryo transfer in donkeys is rare, a new technique created by Brazilian researchers resulted in two surrogate jennies giving birth to healthy donkey foals.
Read MoreParticular Microbiota Might Make Donkeys Extra-Easy Keepers
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 14, 2021
Donkeys can thrive off straw and other low-quality forage, unlike most horses and ponies, and now we have a better idea why.
Read MoreIn Donkeys, Breeding White With White Could Be Lethal
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 14, 2021
Researchers believe breeding two white-spotted donkeys could lead to embryonic loss, fetal abortion, or the death of a young foal.
Read MoreDonkey Skin Trade Threatens Welfare, Populations Worldwide
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 23, 2020
Derived from donkey skin, ejiao is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Demand for donkeys to meet its growing popularity has put the equids at risk.
Read MoreIs There a Cure for Navicular Syndrome?
by Duncan Peters, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVSMR, ISELP | Dec 24, 2019
The owner of a navicular mule asks about possible cures, and Dr. Duncan Peters offers management options.
Read MoreKey Concepts for Managing Donkey Feet
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Dec 4, 2019
Researchers looked at donkeys’ unique hoof care needs. Here’s what they recommend.
Read MoreDonkey Dynamics
by Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB | Oct 24, 2019
What might cause a young male donkey to suddenly split from the herd? An equine behaviorist offers insight.
Read MoreWhere Can I Find Barley Straw to Feed My Donkey?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Oct 14, 2019
While experts recommend barley straw as donkey forage, its availability is limited in the United States. Our equine nutritionist offers alternatives.
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