Addressing a common misconception, this handbook explains that donkeys are not horses and that the two kinds of animals are genetically and anatomically quite different. Carefully laying out the special physiological and environmental needs of donkeys, the book educates owners, would-be owners, and breeders about how best to care for their charges while also providing clear technical information on donkey anatomy and behavior, diseases, breeding, and general husbandry. Written with affection for donkeys and their antics, the book goes a long way toward preventing common and sometimes dire mistakes in caring for these interesting animals.
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"Readers will appreciate the author's straightforward style of prose and the use of numerous photos and illustrations. The bulleted summaries at the end of each chapter and suggested reading lists are informative additions . . . Both novice and experienced donkey breeders will find this text to be a valuable and affordable priced guide." —Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
"Dr. Purdy has given us something the donkey world has been lacking—a sound guide for owners and veterinarians in caring for these wonderful and in many cases, hardworking, animals." —Horse
"We highly recommend that everyone who deals with donkeys in any capacity—from pet or rescue to breeding and veterinary work—buy this book and read it carefully." —Paul and Betsy Hutchins, founders, The American Donkey and Mule Society
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Stephen Purdy, DVM, is a professor of veterinary education and the director of the Camelid Reproduction Center at the University of Massachusetts–Amherst, where he specializes in practical research and educational projects to improve farm-animal health. He lives in Hadley, Massachusetts.
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Fantastic!
July 21 2010
By Sue Weaver
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Format:Hardcover
As author of The Donkey Companion (Storey Publishing), I was thrilled to see that Dr. Purdy has written a book about donkey care. I bought it and it more than fulfills my expectations! This would be a fantastic item to give your donkey's vet as a gift. Definitely, two thumbs up!
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Best Book On Donkeys!!
April 19 2010
By S. Dunn
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I would HIGHLY recommend this book for anyone that has donkeys. It is hard to find a Vet that knows and understand donkeys. I showed the book to my Vet and she is purchasing it as well. It has blood values for donkeys which is different from horses. The Author talks about medications for donkeys. It is just a must have for donkey owners or Vets.
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Vet assistance, maybe/Historically inaccurate
May 7 2012
By Mule Lady
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Format:Hardcover
I had a chance to read a friend's copy of this book recently. Somehow when historical data is incorrect within the first few pages it is difficult to take the rest of the book seriously. Also, footnotes using Wikipedia as a source? Since when is that a good idea? I know that Dr. Purdy is a Camilid expert and owns miniature donkeys, so maybe not the best person to try and give a succinct history of the American Mammoth Jackstock breed? The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, compiled for the Donkey Sanctuary by Elisabeth D. Svendsen, M.B.E. is a very complete comprehensive guide for the person who seriously wants to learn about breeds, care of teeth, hooves, parasites, breeding, etc....many photos and diagrams. Two more books highly recommended are The Definitive Donkey: A Textbook on the Modern Ass by Betsy and Paul Hutchins and Donkey Business by Christine Berry and Jo-Anne Kokas. The latter has huge numbers of photos and diagrams of conformation and almost anything else you can think of regarding donkeys, including photos of foaling. All three of these books should be in every donkey owner's library!
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