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Optimise your donkey's nutrition and simplify feeding

Finding the right advice on feeding donkeys can be hard as many people think they are just small horses. But donkeys are different to horses in several ways, one being their dietary requirements. Being adapted to semi-arid environments, donkeys have adapted to utilise their food more efficiently, gaining more nutrients and energy from what they eat. This means they have different daily intakes, process food differently and require lower energy feeds, whilst still needing to consume a balanced diet.

As one of the few who have studied donkey nutrition to PhD level, we are able to provide support and advice to ensure your donkey gets the nutrition they need no matter what life stage they are at.

You can select to have a remote feed review where you gain expert insight into your current feeding programme, or an in-person nutrition consultation where your donkeys are assessed with fresh, unbiased, eyes alongside a review of their management routines. We'll also have an in-depth discussion to identify and set feeding priorities and create a plan tailored to your donkey's unique needs and that also fits with your individual set up.

To start a conversation and find out which service meets your needs, get in touch today.

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  • The DonkeyWise app enables you to monitor your donkey's body weight, fat score and health all in one place. It also provides core feeding advice to guide you in how to meet their nutrition requirements.

    You can monitor body weight and fat score changes over time and upload pictures to keep a visual record of your donkey's condition. You can even set reminders so don't miss those important weigh-ins.

    Health records can also be uploaded so you have everything in one place and it's easy to track if changes in condition align to their health status.

    DonkeyWise is available as a web version or an app for Android devices from Google Play Store. The app for iOS devices will be released in the near future.