The large fluctuations seen in cattle populations during periods of drought in sub-Saharan
Africa are not evident in the donkey population. Donkeys appear to have a survival …

There are 44 million donkeys worldwide of which 95% are working. However, only limited
research programs dedicated to donkeys are carried out in the world. Indeed, donkeys have …

Page 1 LIVESTOCK AND WEALTH CREATION Improving the husbandry of animals kept by
resource-poor people in developing countries Edited by E Owen, A Kitalyi, N Jayasuriya and T …

The survey was to define some morphometric characteristics and body biometric indexes of
donkeys sampled in the Kabylie area, Algeria. The study was carried out from February to …

There is a growing interest in protein supplementation of dairy‐cow diets using leguminous
shrubs. The study objective was to ascertain the association between diet supplementation …

The study aimed to assess the phenotypic characteristics of donkeys and their suitability for
work. Data were collected on age, sex, coat color, height at withers, body length, and heart …

Body measurements (length from nape of neck to the withers; height to withers; length from
withers to tail root; length from shoulder to tuber ischii; thoracic circumference; umbilical …

Aim: The objective of this study was to determine a formula for estimating the liveweight in
West African donkeys. Materials and Methods: Liveweight and a total of 6 body …

The Graciosa donkey has been associated with husbandry and social activities in Graciosa
Island for decades. Although donkeys played an essential role in the development of the …

The use of the measurement of heart girth (HG), in locations where a scale is not available,
with the application of weight estimation formulas or special weight tapes, is well established …