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Donkeys: An Introduction to This Long-eared Equid and Considerations for Management

, Carissa Wickens, andSamantha Brooks


Release Date: 2/23/2026

DOI: 10.32473/EDIS-VM279-2026

Agriculture

Abstract

This publication serves as an introduction to essential aspects regarding donkeys. Topics covered include considerations for donkey care and management, donkey behavior, and the societal role of donkeys. Written by M. Anaïs Naoumoff, Carissa L. Wickens, and Samantha A. Brooks, and published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF/IFAS Extension, January 2026.

About this Publication

This document is VM279, a publication of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date January 2026. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

How to Cite

Naoumoff, M. A., Wickens, C., & Brooks, S. A. (2026). Donkeys: An Introduction to This Long-eared Equid and Considerations for Management. EDIS, 2026(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-vm279-2026

Authors

M. Anaïs Naoumoff
M. Anaïs Naoumoff

B.S., former student, class of 2024, UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences

Carissa Wickens
Carissa Wickens
Specialist
University of Florida

associate professor and equine Extension specialist, UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, Gainesville, FL

Samantha Brooks
Samantha Brooks
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, equine physiology, UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, Gainesville, FL

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