Understanding factors which influence the welfare of working equids in arid and tropical climates

Status
Ongoing
Collaborator(s)
Faith A. Burden
Zoe Raw
Researcher(s)
Emily Haddy
Leanne Proops
Country
Spain
Portugal

Continuation of previous Protection from the Elements project, to extend work to cover arid and tropical climates.

Methodology

Data collection for baseline study of shelter seeking behaviour in Portugal and Spain, plus working equid owner questionnaire. Collect data on current working equid management practices and protection from the elements (PFE) in Mescal growing regions in Mexico with comparison to communities in Vera Cruz.

Keywords
donkeys
mules
protection from the elements
working equids

About us

The Donkey Sanctuary is a UK based charity that funds and facilitates non-invasive research with the aim of improving donkey and mule health and welfare.

Our research aims

We are continually raising the standards of care and improving our levels of expertise by increasing our knowledge base.

Contact us

The Donkey Sanctuary,
Sidmouth, Devon EX10 0NU.

Telephone: +44 (0) 1395 578222.

Charity Number 264818