Can Scientists Influence Donkey Welfare? Historical Perspective and a Contemporary View

McLean, Amy; González, Francisco Javier Navas

doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2018.03.008

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“…In many low-and middle-income countries equids make a vital contribution to people's livelihoods [1] [2]. Working equids support people's livelihoods in a range of sectors including construction, agriculture, tourism and public transport [1] [3].…”

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“…In Africa within some communities eating donkey meat is seen as taboo, whereas in some it is seen as an affordable source of animal protein [5]. In recent years (particularly in Europe) there has been a rapid increase in the use of donkeys as a source of meat and milk [2]. Although consumption of donkey milk is not a new concept, the number of donkey dairies has increased in Italy, Turkey and Serbia [2].…”

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“…In recent years (particularly in Europe) there has been a rapid increase in the use of donkeys as a source of meat and milk [2]. Although consumption of donkey milk is not a new concept, the number of donkey dairies has increased in Italy, Turkey and Serbia [2]. Recently a Serbian donkey dairy farmer…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The donkey meat and milk industry reportedly has helped increase population numbers of rare breeds in Europe which were facing extinction [8]. Within the Asian market an area that has dramatically increased is the use of donkey hide products [2] [5]. Donkey hides are used in a form of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) called ejiao.…”

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The Emerging Trade in Donkey Hide: An Opportunity or a Threat for Communities in Kenya?

Carder¹,

Ingasia²,

Ngenoh³

et al. 2019

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Donkey hides are used in a form of Traditional Chinese medicine called ejiao, the demand for ejiao is currently so high the global donkey population is currently in decline. Africa's donkey population is considered a key source for the trade, with Kenya being highlighted as being particularly affected. In Kenya donkeys play a vital contribution to people's livelihoods; this study aimed to explore the potential impact of the donkey hide trade on small holder farmer's livelihoods. The study was conducted in five counties in Kenya; data was collected using household survey questionnaires, focus group discussions and key informant interviews. When household survey participants (n = 421) were asked if the number of donkeys in their herd had decreased within the last two years 34.2% (n = 144) reported a decrease, of those 43.8% (n = 63) reported the selling of donkeys as the primary cause of reduction in herd size. Increased money spent on the transportation of farm produce, water and firewood was the most frequently reported effect of the loss of donkeys (62.5%, n = 263). Some focus group discussion participants said that they had previously sold their donkeys to raise money for school fees, likewise 43% (n = 97) of focus group discussion participants said that they would sell their donkeys to pay medical bills. Results from the study suggest that small holder farmers are choosing to sell their donkeys for an instant boost in income, but long-term this is unlikely to be a sustainable livelihood option.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Emerging Trade in Donkey Hide: An Opportunity or a Threat for Communities in Kenya?

Carder¹,

Ingasia²,

Ngenoh³

et al. 2019

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“…Over a long time period [40,41], researchers have been preoccupied by the roles played by donkeys not only at a farm level, but, in recent decades, also concerning donkey production in terms of meat, skin, and milk. Among these productions, one may notice that a particular interest has been focused on donkey milk, due to the special properties it possesses.…”

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Analysis of Environmental Factors’ Impact on Donkeys’ Colostrum Quality

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Abstract:Colostrum is a natural product, issued by both mammals and humans in the first week of lactation. Among different species, donkey colostrum is considered to have, in addition to a valuable composition in nutrients and immune factors, an outstanding similitude with human colostrum. In this context, and taking into account the scarcity of available data concerning the interaction between climate factors and colostrum quality, a trial was conducted aiming to identify the possible influence of environmental factors on donkey colostrum nutritional traits. A stock of 175 jennies from 7 farms located in Cluj and Sălaj Counties was analyzed over a 7-day postpartum period. During the experimental period, the daily temperature, humidity, and wind velocity data were collected. Strong positive correlations are reported between the studied colostrum nutritional traits (fat, protein and lactose). Testing the impact of some environmental parameters upon nutritional content of donkey colostrum indicated three factors that have an influence on the nutritional quality of donkey milk colostrum, labelled as: colostrum nutritional traits, environmental air traits and some colostrum nutritional traits, and climatic traits and some colostrum nutritional traits.

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Donkey discourse: Corpus linguistics and charity communications for improved animal welfare

McClaughlin¹,

Clancy²,

Cooke³

2022

Applied Corpus Linguistics

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Can Scientists Influence Donkey Welfare? Historical Perspective and a Contemporary View

Cited by 47 publications

References 12 publications

The Emerging Trade in Donkey Hide: An Opportunity or a Threat for Communities in Kenya?

The Emerging Trade in Donkey Hide: An Opportunity or a Threat for Communities in Kenya?

Analysis of Environmental Factors’ Impact on Donkeys’ Colostrum Quality

Donkey discourse: Corpus linguistics and charity communications for improved animal welfare

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