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An Overview of Donkey Neonatology.

Francisco J Mendoza¹, Ramiro E Toribio²

¹Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Faculty, University of Cordoba, 14014 Cordoba, Spain.

Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI

|July 12, 2025

Summary

Donkey foal survival is threatened by low birth rates and high mortality. More research is crucial for understanding donkey neonate health and improving care for these valuable animals.

Keywords:

diarrhea gastrointestinal disease neonatal maladjustment syndrome newborn and neonate donkey sepsis umbilical disorders

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Veterinary Medicine
Animal Science
Equine Studies

Background:

Donkey popularity is rising for diverse roles, including therapy and nutrition.
Declining donkey foal populations stem from low fertility and high neonatal mortality.
Limited research exists on donkey neonates compared to equine counterparts.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the scarcity of data on donkey neonates.
To emphasize the need for research into donkey foal health.
To improve understanding and treatment of neonatal disorders in donkeys.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on equine and donkey neonates.
Comparison of common neonatal disorders in donkeys and horses.
Analysis of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Main Results:

Donkey foals share common neonatal disorders with equine foals, including sepsis and failure of passive transfer.
Diagnosis and treatment strategies are similar to horses but require consideration of species-specific differences.
Data gaps hinder effective prevention and treatment strategies for donkey neonates.

Conclusions:

Further studies on healthy and sick donkey neonates are essential.
Increased knowledge will enhance understanding of donkey physiology.
Improved research will impact prevention and treatment, boosting donkey foal survival rates.