The Donkey Sanctuary will officially launch its new professional textbook, The Clinical Companion of the Donkey, on Saturday 21 April 2018 at the 15th World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA) Congress in Beijing, China.

The Donkey Sanctuary will officially launch its new professional textbook, The Clinical Companion of the Donkey, on Saturday 21 April 2018 at the 15th World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA) Congress in Beijing, China.

Chief executive Mike Baker and director of research Dr Faith Burden will be among representatives from The Donkey Sanctuary attending the WEVA Congress to celebrate the launch of the donkey-specific textbook, which focusses on all aspects of donkey health and welfare.

The event is seen by The Donkey Sanctuary as pivotal in equine health and welfare and the charity is delighted to be able to demonstrate its commitment to the sharing of this important knowledge and the promotion of best practice to all those who work with and care for donkeys, to improve their welfare globally.

While in China, The Donkey Sanctuary will take the opportunity to engage with key players in government, industry and the veterinary community to promote the highest international standards of donkey welfare.