Canadian Journal of Applied Sciences
THE DOMESTICATED DONKEY: III -ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE, UNCOMMON USAGES, REPRODUCTION TRAITS, GENETICS, NUTRITION AND HEALTH CARE.

Authors: Orhan Yilmaz1*, Saim Boztepe3 , Mehmet Ertugrul2

Keywords:

Equus asinus, species characteristics, genetic resource, farm animal.

Abstract

Donkeys are odd-toed, short-legged and long ears Equidae. Donkeys are used as traction
animals in rural areas for small-scale farmers. They are an important farm animal species
which adapted to the different environments, hard conditions and harsh climates. Changes in
motorized agriculture and transport caused an unfavourable situation for donkeys. In the
future donkey will be a rising start, so it should be defined. The purpose of this study is to
define the aspect of economic importance, uncommon usages, reproduction traits, genetics,
nutrition and health care.

Article Type:Original research article
Received: 2012-07-05
Accepted: 2012-07-20
First Published:6/6/2024 10:18:17 PM
First Page & Last Page: 139 - 157
Collection Year:2012