Handling and Training Donkeys
Haylie Kerstetter
August 8, 2023
Owners often care for donkeys as they would horses despite distinct differences between the species. Researchers are seeking to change this.
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Owners often care for donkeys as they would horses despite distinct differences between the species. Researchers are seeking to change this.
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