Caring for Minis, Donkeys, and Mules
Debra Powell, PhD, PAS
September 15, 2025
Read about the unique nutritional and management needs of these equids in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
Read about the unique nutritional and management needs of these equids in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
A modified borescope might be a more accessible way for equine veterinarians to perform endoscopic exams in working donkeys.
Researchers discovered that a significant percentage of cart donkeys might have reduced tracheal function, while pack donkeys do not.
Owners often care for donkeys as they would horses despite distinct differences between the species. Researchers are seeking to change this.
Donkeys might benefit from higher doses of morphine for pain relief than what veterinarians usually prescribe for horses.
Aging mules and donkeys need to be managed just as carefully as horses. Here’s what you need to know.
Researchers assessed laminitis risks in a population of 707 donkeys and found they differ significantly from those of horses and ponies.
Get to know the nuances of donkey care, from treating metabolic issues to drug dosing.
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.
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.
Donkeys can thrive off straw and other low-quality forage, unlike most horses and ponies, and now we have a better idea why.
Researchers believe breeding two white-spotted donkeys could lead to embryonic loss, fetal abortion, or the death of a young foal.
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.
The owner of a navicular mule asks about possible cures, and Dr. Duncan Peters offers management options.
Researchers looked at donkeys’ unique hoof care needs. Here’s what they recommend.
What might cause a young male donkey to suddenly split from the herd? An equine behaviorist offers insight.
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