Goal: to improve the health care of the world's most important work animal and thereby the lifestyle of the people who depend on them.
For a discussion of the Importance of Donkeys in Africa follow the link here.
Interested donors should contact Dr. Purdy directly with their ideas.
Relevant Donkey Articles:
Herd Health for Miniature Donkeys
Reproduction in Miniature Donkeys
Artificial Insemination in Miniature Donkeys
Ultrasound Examination of the Reproductive Tract in Female Miniature Donkeys
Author of "Care of Miniature Donkeys" in International Veterinary Information Service e-book entitled "Veterinary Care for Donkeys", edited by Drs. Tex Taylor and Nora Matthews, Texas A and M University, 2004.
UMASS Amherst Practical, Humane Research Projects:
Miniature Donkey Pregnancy Ultrasound Study - in progress
Reproduction in Miniature Donkeys - in progress
Artificial Insemination in Miniature Donkeys - in progress