Donkey Care

Our essential advice on donkey care

Our resources and factsheets are divided into information for owners and guardians and more technical veterinary information aimed at vets and equine professionals.

All about donkeys

More than 60 million donkeys and mules share this planet with us. However, they remain misunderstood creatures. Find out all there is to know about donkeys here.

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For owners

From feeding to farrier work, find out everything you need to know about keeping your donkeys fit and well.

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For professionals

From research projects to workshops and published books, our expertise and resources help animal welfare professionals to care for donkeys and mules.

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The Donkey Academy

The Donkey Academy is our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), offering high-quality education and training resources developed by our professional donkey and mule experts.