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What Type of Forage Should You Feed Donkeys?

Clair Thunes, PhD May 24, 2024

Feed donkeys lower-quality forages, such as barley straw or stemmy, mature grass hay, than you would feed a horse.

Handling and Training Donkeys

Haylie Kerstetter August 8, 2023

Owners often care for donkeys as they would horses despite distinct differences between the species. Researchers are seeking to change this.

Donkeys Might Need Higher Morphine Doses Than Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 2, 2023

Donkeys might benefit from higher doses of morphine for pain relief than what veterinarians usually prescribe for horses.

Experts: Donkey Teeth Need Attention, Too

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 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.

Donkey or Mule Veterinary Patients: They’re Not Like Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 6, 2022

A donkey and mule expert offers tips for veterinarians on how they can best approach, handle, and read their nonhorse equid patients.

Successful Donkey Embryo Transfer Technique Developed

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 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.

Particular Microbiota Might Make Donkeys Extra-Easy Keepers

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 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.

Kenyan Officials Declare Ban on Donkey Slaughter

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 28, 2020

The Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture announced that it will be revoking licenses to slaughter donkeys, effective immediately.

Donkey Dynamics

Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB October 24, 2019

What might cause a young male donkey to suddenly split from the herd? An equine behaviorist offers insight.

Celebrating International Donkey Week

The Horse Staff May 10, 2019

In honor of International Donkey Week, May 6-11, 2019, we asked readers to share photos and stories of their favorite long-eared equines.

Feed the Breed: Consider Breed, Type When Designing Equine Diets

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS September 10, 2018

We must consider the breeds of our horses and ponies when planning their diets. Here’s a look at what we currently know about feeding major equid categories and where we’re heading.