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Overview of Donkey Welfare and Husbandry Practices in Asia [PDF]

Animals
Donkeys (Equus asinus) play a critical role in agricultural, transport, and livelihood systems across Asia, yet they remain among the most neglected domestic species in terms of welfare, management, and research attention.
Abd Ullah, Muhammad Zahoor Khan, Changfa Wang   +2 more
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Daily Sperm Output, Spermatogenic Efficiency, and Sexual Behavior of Dezhou Donkey Jacks Mounting Jennies in Estrus

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 2021
This study aimed to assess the sexual behavior of jacks mounting jennies in estrus and determine the daily sperm output (DSO) and spermatogenic efficiency using two equations to calculate testicular volume (TV).
Humberto B MAGALHÃES, Fuwei Zhao, Chuanliang Ji   +2 more
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The Effect of Increasing the Proportion of Dietary Roughage Based on the Partial Replacement of Low-Quality Roughage with Alfalfa Hay on the Fatty Acid Profile of Donkey Milk

Animals
As a lactation source, donkey milk contains a higher percentage of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the milk fatty acid profile than cow’s milk, especially the percentage of α-linolenic acid (ALA).
Xiaoshuai Liang, Xiaoyu Guo, Yuanxi Yue, Fang Hui, Manman Tong, Yongmei Guo, Yaguang Zheng, Binlin Shi, Sumei Yan   +8 more
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Comparative analysis of haematological, biochemical and nutritional parameters of Dezhou donkey with healthy and weak foals (Equus asinus)

Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2022
The study was conducted to compare the haematological, biochemical and nutritional parameters between healthy foals (HF) and weak foals (WF, malformation, lameness and drooping ears), and between the corresponding female donkeys to provide a reference ...
Yuanxi Yue, Sumei Yan, Li Li, Manman Tong, Binlin Shi, Yanli Zhao, Xiaoyu Guo, Yongmei Guo   +7 more
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Comparative analysis of composition and spatial variations in the foregut microbiota of male and female donkeys [PDF]

Frontiers in Microbiology
Donkeys, as significant herbivorous mammals, also serve as valuable companion animals. Research on gut microbiota has underscored the essential role of microorganisms in maintaining gut health, supporting nutrient metabolism, and regulating immune ...
Yanwei Wang, Yanwei Wang, Yanwei Wang, Xiaotong Li, Xiaotong Li, Xiaotong Li, Zuowei Li, Zuowei Li, Zuowei Li, Qiaoqiao Han, Qiaoqiao Han, Qiaoqiao Han, Tong Hu, Tong Hu, Qiyue Zhang, Qiyue Zhang, Qiyue Zhang, Honglei Qu, Honglei Qu, Haihua Zhang, Yangyan Qu, Yangyan Qu, Donghui Shi, Qiugang Ma, Qiugang Ma, Shimeng Huang, Shimeng Huang   +26 more
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Spatial variations in the microbiota: comparative analysis of microbial composition and predicted functions across different intestinal segments and feces in donkeys [PDF]

Frontiers in Microbiology
Donkeys, as single-stomach herbivores, have a complex and diverse microbial community in their digestive tracts. The intestinal bacterial community is crucial for maintaining intestinal homeostasis, as well as the host’s overall nutrition and health ...
Yanwei Wang, Yanwei Wang, Yanwei Wang, Tong Hu, Tong Hu, Kaixuan Liang, Kaixuan Liang, Shinuo Li, Shinuo Li, Qiyue Zhang, Qiyue Zhang, Qiyue Zhang, Wenqiang Li, Honglei Qu, Honglei Qu, Boying Dong, Haihua Zhang, Qiugang Ma, Qiugang Ma, Ru Jia, Shimeng Huang, Shimeng Huang   +21 more
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Rectal Microbiome Reveals the Improved Effect of Dietary Selenium Levels on Lactation Performance and Milk Fatty Acid Profiles in Lactating Donkeys [PDF]

Animals
This study evaluated the effects of dietary selenium (Se) supplementation on lactation performance, milk fatty acid composition, and rectal microbiota and short-chain fatty acids in lactating Dezhou donkeys to determine the optimal dose.
Fanzhu Meng, Yanli Zhao, Yongmei Guo, Xiaoyu Guo, Qingyue Zhang, Zefu Wang, Li Li, Fang Hui, Manman Tong, Sumei Yan   +9 more
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Dietary protein sources in concentrate supplementation influence growth performance by manipulating gut microbiota and serum metabolites in suckling Donkey foals

Animal Microbiome
Background Protein is a primary nutrient in concentrate supplementation for donkey foals, and the source of this protein significantly influences their growth and development.
Yipeng Li, Huifang Zhou, Jie Yu, Boying Dong, Han Li, Chongyu Zhang, Guiguo Zhang, Cuihua Guo   +7 more
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Chromosome-Level Haplotype Assembly for Equus asinu

Frontiers in Genetics, 2022
Background: Haplotype provides significant insights into understanding genomes at both individual and population levels. However, research on many non-model organisms is still based on independent genetic variations due to the lack of haplotype.Results ...
Xinyao Miao, Xinyao Miao, Xinyao Miao, Yonghan Yu, Zicheng Zhao, Yinan Wang, Xiaobo Qian, Yonghui Wang, Shengbin Li, Changfa Wang   +9 more
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Morphometric and Histological Characterization of Chestnuts in Dezhou Donkeys and Associations with Phenotypic Traits. [PDF]

Vet Sci
Background: Chestnuts are keratinized skin structures found on equine limbs, but their characteristics in donkeys remain poorly understood. This study aimed to characterize chestnut morphology and histology in Dezhou donkeys and examine correlations with phenotypic traits.
Chen W, Liu X, Zhu Q, Liu J, Ullah A, Liu Y, Wei J, Khan MZ, Wang C.   +8 more
europepmc   +3 more sources