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 …

The donkey was the first domesticated equid more than 5000 years ago. This domestication
was likely because of its gentle nature even though its natural defense is to fight and not to …

Land use for animal production influences the earth system in a variety of ways, including
local‐scale modification to biodiversity, soils, and nutrient cycling; regional changes in …

Feeding is an important aspect in the management of any farm animal. It requires
knowledge of the feeding behaviour and nutrient requirements of animals for specific …

Despite their diffusion worldwide, many aspects of donkeys' behaviour and cognitive
abilities are still poorly understood and overshadowed by a corpus of commonplaces. The …

The domestic donkey is a unique equid species with specific nutritional requirements. This
article examines the importance of feeding strategies that mimic the donkey's natural …

Dietary traits of nine extant E quus species (E. africanus, E. ferus, E. grevyi, E. hartmannae,
E. hemionus, E. khur, E. kiang, E. quagga and E. zebra) were reconstructed and ranked in a …

A small herd of donkeys was introduced in a coastal dune reserve 'Houtsaegerduinen'(ca.
80ha) in Belgium, in order to slow down expansion of dominant grass and shrub species …

Thanks to its chemical composition and nutrient profile, jenny milk is usually recommended
for the needs of newborn, heart and cholesterolemic patients. Nevertheless, the future use of …

This study aimed at analysing the effects of age, horn and places on biting and butting as
intra-species aggressive activities. Seventy-two Turkish Saanen goats were used as animal …