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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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Discover our library of leaflets, handbooks and factsheets on the care and welfare of donkeys and mules.

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We provide expert resources for donkey-specific veterinary, dentistry and foot-care advice.

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Find out about our research projects and access our library of published research papers.

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Find out more about our team across professional donkey care and their areas of expertise.

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