Author: Tesfaye A. Curran M.
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISSN: 0049-4747
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production, Vol.37, Iss.1, 2005-01, pp. : 87-100
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Abstract
This survey was conducted at three sites in Ethiopia. The purpose of the survey was to provide detailed information on donkey use in rural and peri-urban areas. The study revealed that donkeys are indeed of immense value to farmers and merchants, being used almost daily for income-generating activities. Unfortunately, they are rarely given any veterinary attention, they receive no feed supplements and their owners are often unaware of improved saddling techniques that would reduce the back sores their animals suffer from. An extension programme providing donkey owners with information on saddling, feeding and basic health care would improve the animals' productivity and improve the livelihoods of the owners.
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