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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.

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Madeline Boast, MSc November 13, 2023

An equine nutritionist explains why you should consult your veterinarian and test hay quality if your mule (or horse) has a hay belly.

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Madeline Boast, MSc October 30, 2023

One equine nutritionist explains why mineral blocks might not be ideal for mules, and what can replace them.

Understanding Nutrition for Mules

Karen Davison, PhD May 22, 2023

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UC Davis Researchers Seek to Unlock Clues About Mule Health

Emily C. Dooley, University of California, Davis December 1, 2022

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Long in the Ears: Caring for Mules and Donkeys as They Age

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 26, 2022

Aging mules and donkeys need to be managed just as carefully as horses. Here’s what you need to know.

Donkeys Metabolize Meals and Drugs Differently Than Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 4, 2022

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Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 6, 2022

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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.

In Donkeys, Breeding White With White Could Be Lethal

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.

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Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 15, 2020

Female mules can’t reproduce naturally. But researchers found they can make excellent surrogate dams for embryo transfer.

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Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 28, 2020

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

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Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA January 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.

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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc December 4, 2019

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Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB October 24, 2019

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Where Can I Find Barley Straw to Feed My Donkey?

Clair Thunes, PhD October 14, 2019

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