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Amy Katherine McLean¹, Francisco Javier Navas González², Igor Federico Canisso³

¹Animal Science Department, UC Davis Animal Science, University of California Davis, 2251 Meyer Hall, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice

|November 2, 2019

Abstract:

Donkeys and mules often are misunderstood because of their behavioral differences compared with horses. Working with these animals requires more patience and ability to notice the slightest changes in behavior to diagnose disease. Mules and donkeys form strong bonds and trust with familiar people and other equids. Training mules and hinnies from an early age is key to modifying behavior and acceptance of unfamiliar people. Reproductive behavior is different from that of horses and requires more patience when collecting jacks. Practitioners working with mules and donkeys should take a methodological approach and get to know the animal before performing examinations.

Keywords:

Behavior Cognition Donkeys Hinnies Mules

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