Mules, Donkeys, Other Equids
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Mules' Role as Shedders in California EHV-1 Outbreak
While equal percentages of horses and mules were exposed to EHV-1, no mules developed neurologic disease.
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Castrated and Confused
April 04, 2013
Is it normal to have a gelding burro, not just mount, but actually try to mate with a jenny? ... Read More
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Mules' Role as Shedders in California EHV-1 Outbreak
January 19, 2013
While equal percentages of horses and mules were exposed to EHV-1, no mules developed neurologic disease.... Read More
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British Charity Helps Botswana's Donkeys to Glow in the Dark
November 28, 2012
Reflective ear tags should help reduce the number of road traffic accidents involving the animals at night.... Read More
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Caring for Long Ears
August 01, 2012
Donkeys and mules have a reputation for being hardier than horses, but they require the same basic care.... Read More
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15 Facts on Donkey Health
July 17, 2012
Aside from long ears, donkeys differ in many ways from horses, including the health conditions they encounter.... Read More
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Besnoitiosis in Donkeys
May 01, 2012
Besnoitiosis is an emerging infectious disease of donkeys in the United States. ... Read More
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In-Depth: Equine Lameness (AAEP 2011)
January 28, 2012
Tim Lynch, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, of Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital, Ocala, Fla., describes lameness topics.... Read More
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Drugs and Anesthesia
March 17, 2011
Pain medication delivery, sedatives, anesthesia support, and anti-inflammatory drug safety discussed.... Read More
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Anesthesia for Donkeys vs. Horses (AAEP 2010)
February 07, 2011
"Donkeys are becoming more common patients for equine veterinarians, and although it is tempting to treat a donkey like a horse, there are important differences regarding patient handling and drug dosages," cautioned Lori Bidwell, DVM, of Lexington ... Read More
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The Equitarians' Vision for 2011 and the Future (AAEP 2010)
February 05, 2011
More than 100 million horses, donkeys, and mules around the world spend their days working for a living: not necessarily working on their sliding stops, tempi changes, or jumping technique, but working to provide their human families with a means of ... Read More
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Zedonk Foal Turns Heads at Georgia Wildlife Preserve
July 31, 2010
What do you get when you cross a zebra and a donkey? One interesting story. Although it might sound more like a joke than an actual event, one such zebra-donkey hybrid (known as a zedonk) was born last week at a wildlife preserve in ... Read More
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Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging Society Formed
March 24, 2010
The Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging Society (LADIS) was formed at the Annual Scientific Meeting of The American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) in Memphis, Tenn., in October 2009, and the Society is current seeking interested members. ... Read More
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Horse Stem Cell Conference to Draw Vets, Medical Professionals
February 24, 2010
Some 200 veterinarians, stem cell researchers and other medical professionals from throughout the United States and abroad will gather March 5-6 in the heart of California's Central Coast horse region for a groundbreaking conference on the ... Read More
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Texas Group Gains Custody of Seized Donkeys, Horses
February 05, 2010
Allegedly maltreated animals recently removed from a Texas ranch will be moving to new homes now that a Fannin County judge has put them in Habitat for Horses custody. Fannin County police and Habitat for Horses investigators removed... Read More
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Mexican Donkey Welfare Aided by UK Sanctuary
January 26, 2010
A Donkey Sanctuary mobile unit working in Mexico recently met two working animals that contribute to their owners' lives in very different ways. The Donkey Sanctuary has been working in Mexico City and the surrounding areas since... Read More
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Working Animal Welfare: Seeking Sustainable Solutions
November 06, 2009
In developing countries, working horses, donkeys, and mules are most often used for heavy labor, whether it be hauling heavy loads of cargo or carrying tourists up and down a mountain. The animals might be suffering from... Read More
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Proposal to Move Western Wild Horses to New Eastern Preserves
October 08, 2009
Thousands of mustangs that now roam the West would be moved to preserves in the Midwest and East under a new Interior Department plan to protect wild horse herds and the rangelands that support them. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said... Read More
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Mule Races Canceled after Multiple Medication Violations
September 18, 2009
Fairplex canceled the first two races of its Sept. 17 card when it was discovered that more than three-quarters of the entries for both mule races had been given medication within 24 hours of the races. The California Horse Racing Board, th... Read More
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Project Brings Vet Training to Rural China
August 19, 2009
Working donkeys, horses, and mules in Xinjiang, China, are on the receiving end of care and guidance provided through a project by Urumqi University, the World Society for the Protection of Animals, and the Society for the Protection of Animals... Read More
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Donated Water Troughs Aid Moroccan Cart Horses
August 13, 2009
Cart horses, mules, and donkeysworking in the Moroccan city of Marrakech are now able to stay hydrated throughout their hot days on the job, thanks to the donation ofnine water troughs by the Society for the Protection of Animals... Read More
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Love the Longears? Mule Days Are Coming!
March 22, 2009
Mule Day is a week-long celebration held each year in Columbia, Tenn. This year's event will be Monday March 30 until Sunday April 5. According to the Mule Days muleday.com official... Read More
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UK Donkey Rescue Urges Awareness of Foreign Disease Risk
March 20, 2009
The number of donkeys being rescued and imported from Europe into the UK is at an all-time high, according to the Devon-based Donkey Sanctuary. Any donkeys of unknown origin might potentially carry exotic diseases--posing a risk to the UK's... Read More
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Mule Alerts Woman to House Fire
January 06, 2009
Jolene Solomon of McMinnville, Tenn., credits her pet mule, Lou, with saving her from a New Year's Day fire that destroyed her home, NewsChannel5.com reported.... Read More
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Working Equids in Ethiopia Receive Donated Vaccines
December 19, 2008
A gift of vaccines to help prevent the suffering--and even death--of thousands of working horses and donkeys has arrived in Ethiopia, arranged as a gift by a Colorado State University veterinarian. The vaccines, donated by Fort Dodge Animal... Read More
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Managing Mules
December 01, 2008
More people today are turning to mules to take advantage of the temperament and work ethic of these horse/donkey crosses. The population of mules in the United States is growing, although their numbers are still calculate... Read More
