As a unique species of equine, the donkey has certain specific variations from the horse.
This review highlights the origins of the donkey and how this impacts on its behavior …

Respiratory disorders like asthma, emphysema, and pulmonary fibrosis affect millions of
Americans and many more worldwide. Despite advancements in medical research that have …

Geriatric horses (aged≥ 15 years) now represent a substantial proportion of the equine
population, yet mortality rates for aged horses in the UK have not previously been described …

As average human lifespans increase across the globe, companion animals, specifically
dogs and cats, are also living longer with more age-related morbidities. However, a similar …

In this issue of the European Respiratory Journal, BEYNAT-MOUTERDE et al.[ 1] report on
six young adults (three of whom were female) who developed a clinical imaging pattern of …

Donkeys have evolved to thrive on highly fibrous, poor quality foodstuffs and have evolved
as browsers as well as grazers. As such, they have different nutrient requirements with …

Cardiovascular diseases are scarcely reported in donkeys, probably linked to their limited
athletic attitude and low frequency of poor performance-related examinations. Reports on …

Roundworms and flatworms that affect donkeys can cause disease. All common helminth
parasites that affect horses also infect donkeys, so animals that co‐graze can act as a …

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 …

This article provides a review of hoof anatomy and care in donkeys and mules. Hoof disease
is a major cause of poor welfare and mortality globally. Problems associated with hoof …