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Managing Mules

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Is 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 MoreAnesthetizing Mules, Miniature Horses, and More
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Feb 25, 2019
When it comes to putting equids such as mules and Miniature Horses under general anesthesia, veterinarians must factor in those animals’ physical and behavioral differences.
Read MorePolly the Mule’s Cross-Country Journey: Health and Welfare Considerations
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jul 8, 2018
Polly’s owner planned ahead to keep her healthy and happy over their 2,500-mile, 14-month journey from the Canadian to Mexican borders.
Read MorePurdue Horsemen’s Forum Scheduled for Feb. 10
by The Horse Staff | Jan 4, 2018
Presentation topics will include metabolic issues, breeding, melanoma, lameness in prepurchase exams, and more.
Read MoreAsiatic Wild Ass Returns to Kazakhstan’s Central Steppes
by Edited Press Release | Nov 14, 2017
For the first time in more than a century kulan (or Asiatic wild asses) are residing on Kazakhstan’s central steppes.
Read MoreNew Dairy Donkey Management, Welfare Guidelines Published
by Edited Press Release | Nov 8, 2017
Researchers from The Donkey Sanctuary and the University of Milan developed the guidelines during a two-year study.
Read MoreFood Enrichment Activities for Donkeys
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Nov 5, 2017
Is your donkey bored? Here are suggestions for adding entertaining food to your donkey’s environment.
Read MoreManaging Mules
by Les Sellnow | Dec 1, 2008
More people today are turning to mules to take advantage of the temperament and work ethic of these horse/donkey crosses.
Read MoreMules and Donkeys
by Les Sellnow | Feb 21, 2003
In addition to long ears, she said, donkeys have a short, upright mane and have finer, lighter hair around the eyes and muzzle when compared to horses. Donkeys have no forelock and have a switch for a tail. Mules normally will have a full tail, but might not have a forelock.
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