A survey report on management practices on dairy donkey farms in Serbia
Macedonian Veterinary ReviewIn Serbia, a growing demand for donkey milk is driving an increase in dairy donkey farms. This paper describes the demography and management practices at dairy donkey farms in Serbia using semi-structured face-to-face interviews with their owners ...
Snežana Bulajić +5 more
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A Review of the Appropriate Nutrition Welfare Criteria of Dairy Donkeys: Nutritional Requirements, Farm Management Requirements and Animal-Based Indicators [PDF]
Animals, 2019 Data are available in the scientific literature concerning the quality and usefulness of donkey milk for human consumption. However, there is a lack of studies related to the understanding of the welfare of dairy donkeys.
Domenico Bergero +2 more
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The development of guidelines to improve dairy donkey management and welfare [PDF]
Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2018 Donkey milk is a valuable product for babies suffering from multiple-allergies and cosmetic production; therefore, new dairy donkey farms are opening around Europe. Little information is available for farmers on sustainable production of donkey milk, including animal welfare, milk production, and processing.
Francesca Dai +4 more
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Valorization of donkey milk: Technology, functionality, and future prospects
JDS Communications, 2022 Donkey milk has been in the spotlight for the past 2 decades, mainly because of its potential as a functional food that has positive effects on human health. Nevertheless, challenges remain regarding farming practices, milk yield and milk processing, the
P. Papademas, P. Mousikos, M. Aspri
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Parasitological investigation in an organic dairy donkey farm [PDF]
, 2020 A parasitological survey was carried out in an organic dairy donkey farm. Individual fecal, skin and fur samples were collected from 29 donkeys (14 jennies, 2 jacks, 9 fillies and 4 foals) and examined for the search of ecto- and endoparasites. Blood samples were also collected from jennies and fillies and examined for the presence of IgG antibodies to
CATERINA GIANFALDONI +5 more
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Effect of donkey milk lactoferrin and lysozyme on yoghurt properties
Mljekarstvo, 2022 Food industry has mostly focused on natural preservatives due to the undesirable effects of chemical additives on the human health. Among milk proteins, lactoferrin and lysozyme are the best-known for their antimicrobial.
H. Ceren Akal +4 more
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Cyathostomin fecal egg count and milk quality in dairy donkeys [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2021 Abstract This study was performed to assess the possible relationship between gastrointestinal strongylid infections and milk quantity and quality in donkeys used for milk production. Individual fecal and milk samples were collected from 16 multiparous lactating jennies of Amiatina breed at their 6th month of lactation. Statistical analysis was carried
Perrucci, Stefania +7 more
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Research Progress on Nutritional Components and Biological Functions of Different Mammalian Milks [PDF]
Shipin Kexue, 2023 Milk is rich in a variety of essential nutrients and plays an important role in the growth and development of the human body and immune function. Milk has become indispensable as a highly-frequent consumer goods in people’s daily life.
WEI Liyang, ZHANG Jiukai, CHEN Ying
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Effects of the Physiological Status and Diet on Blood Metabolic Parameters in Amiata Dairy Donkeys [PDF]
Animals, 2021 Body weight changes and blood metabolic parameters in jennies feeding two different diets and in three physiological statuses were investigated (maintenance vs. pregnancy; maintenance vs. lactation). The relationships between blood metabolic profile and milk quality were also evaluated.
Federica Salari +5 more
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Challenges and perspectives for exploiting donkey milk in the Brazilian Northeast
Ciência Rural, 2021 : Known as an animal of multiple functions, the Equus asinus has always been used for various purposes, such as entertainment, horseback riding, means of transport, agricultural traction and dairy farming.
Tayanna Bernardo Oliveira Nunes Messias +5 more
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