Research Advances in Donkey and Mule Science and Medicine

Dear Colleagues,

The following collection dedicated to Donkey and Mule Medicine and Research showcases the latest scientific studies and brings to light these once forgotten equines. An increase in the use of donkeys as production animals, continued use as a beast of burden, and a growing industry to keep both donkeys and mules as companion and performance animals has driven the need for better understanding the physiology behind them. This collection includes a vast area of top researchers from around the globe who have reported on new findings focused on improved understanding of basic physiology, behavior, pain, internal medicine, pathogen frequency, and subjects related to their overall wellbeing (e.g., nutrition, pharmacokinetics, dentistry, and hoof care) have all been considered areas of interest for preserving and maintaining donkey and mule populations.

The aim of the present Collection is to gather in one publication the most recent advances in donkey and mule research and welcome the contribution of research papers and literature reviews.

Dr. Amy McLean
Collection Editor

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