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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.

Stubborn as a Donkey?

Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB May 9, 2019

One behavior expert explains the differences in behavior between donkeys and horses.

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Anesthetizing Mules, Miniature Horses, and More

Alexandra Beckstett February 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.

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TheHorse.com’s Top Special Features of 2018

The Horse Staff December 26, 2018

Learn about colic, EPM, core vaccinations, biosecurity, donkeys, and more in our special features.

Study: Swiss Pack Mules Handle Strenuous Journeys Well

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 26, 2018

Researchers say pack mules dealt with the physical and emotional stress of a rigorous five-day journey very well, Here’s what they learned in their study.

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.

Polly the Mule’s Cross-Country Journey: Health and Welfare Considerations

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 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.

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Spanish Equids Test Positive for Antibodies Against Besnoitia

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 22, 2018

About 7% of tested equids were positive for the presence of antibodies against Besnoitia, the first time researchers have detected such antibodies in European equids.

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Things to Remember When Working With Mules

Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB March 22, 2018

Mules are extremely quick learners. Here are a few things to remember when working with them.

Study: Donkeys Need Added Protection in Cold Climates

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM December 19, 2017

Donkeys’ hair coats hardly change across the seasons, meaning they aren’t as well-equipped to deal with cold weather as horses.

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BLM Concludes Marietta Wild Burro Gather

Edited Press Release August 12, 2017

The BLM gathered 129 wild burros within and outside the Marietta Wild Burro Range, in Mineral County, Nevada.

New Method of Fixing Fractures in Small Equids

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 13, 2017

A special splint and cast can produce good fracture healing and pasture soundness in ponies, donkeys, and small horses.

A Hands-On Approach for Assessing Working Equid Welfare

Study Reveals Working Donkey Pain Behavior

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 16, 2017

Researchers have confirmed that donkeys have far more subtle ways of expressing pain than horses.

Researchers Review Types of Tumors Found in Donkeys

Katie Navarra December 23, 2016

Donkeys are commonly diagnosed with sarcoids. Other common horse tumors, however, are not prevalent in donkeys.

Genetic Mutation Behind Albino Donkeys Pinpointed

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 15, 2016

A missense mutation is behind the donkeys’ lack of pigmentation, researchers learned.

Feeding a Senior Hinny

Faith Burden, BSc, PhD September 7, 2016

I have a 30-year-old hinny who is very skinny and is losing weight. Is there anything that I could give him to make him more comfortable, help him gain weight, and not cause him harm?