This short resource will introduce you to the basics of Equine Infectious AnemiaAnemia is a condition in which you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body’s tissues. and how you can protect your equine residents.
This resource will define sweet itch, how to treat it, and look at some prevention tips to help equine residents at your sanctuary stay more comfortable.
Donkeys evolved to survive desert environments and get up to 95% of their nutrients from a diet consisting of plants generally considered inedible. Their digestive tract evolved to ensure they could get more nutrients out of generally indigestible plant matter. This means they can do more with less in comparison to horses!
Donkeys have a strong sense of self-preservation. This is often mistaken for stubbornness. However, it is usually the careful analysis of a situation and whether it might pose a threat or be unpleasant for them. Demonstrating to a donkey that what is being asked will result in a positive (or at least neutral) outcome can make a big difference!
A donkey’s sense of hearing is so well developed that they can hear the call of another donkey from miles away!