Care and Management of Donkeys and Mules: A Scientific Approach

With Amy McLean

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Though horses often take the spotlight in the equine world, they are by no means the most important. Donkeys and mules are vital to the equine industry and deserve research and care that caters to their specific needs. This course is designed for anyone working with donkeys or mules, from veterinarians and professionals to novice enthusiasts. You will gain practical experience in caring for donkeys and mules through lectures and labs offered in a convenient online format. This course will cover general physiology and behavior, then dive into the specifics of nutrition, pain management, analgesics and disease treatment. By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of the care, management and treatment practices that will improve your donkey or mule’s overall health and well-being.

Learning Objectives

• Understand basic mule and donkey physiology

• Learn about mule and donkey behavior and nutrition

• Practice pain management techniques

• Gain insight on the donkey and mule industry

• Nutrition

Skills You’ll Gain

• Developing appropriate care plans for specific needs

• Recognizing signs of pain and administering treatment

• Using management techniques specialized for donkeys and mules

This is an online, remote learning course, which consists of content and curriculum that is taught with pre-recorded and real time lectures, in addition to a real-time Q&A session with the instructor. Pre-recorded lectures and live sessions are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom. 

 A recording of this course will be available for a limited time for those who are unable to attend the live session. By enrolling in the course you agree to being recorded for the purposes of instruction

The class will be held in real time January 8 - 9, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PST

Refund Deadline: December 31, 2021