Disclaimer

This book has been organised into systems in order to make reference quick and easy.

We have not included information about procedures or conditions for donkeys where they do not differ from those in horses and ponies, as there are already many excellent texts that describe these. Therefore, we have not included chapters on the Cardiovascular System, the Urinary System or Ophthalmology as we do not have any additional clinically relevant information that is specific to donkeys.

Each chapter contains specific information on the clinical examination and procedures as well as the common conditions for that system and we have used signposting to indicate where other chapters may contain additional useful information.

We do advise you to read the chapter on behaviour as this provides an explanation to the messages repeated throughout the book and is essential to your understanding of this unique animal.