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September 24, 2025AnimalsOpen Access

Systematic Literature Review on Donkeys (Equus asinus): Husbandry and Welfare in Europe

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NMNaod Thomas MaseboBBBeatrice BenedettiMAMaria Gaia Angeloni

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Overview

Systematic review explores donkey welfare and husbandry practices in Europe, indicating key health concerns.

Key Points

  • Most donkeys in Europe are housed with outdoor access, yet health issues like obesity and dental disorders remain overlooked.
  • Out of 797 records screened, only 97 were relevant, showing a gap in research on donkey husbandry in Europe.
  • This review employs the PRISMA technique to analyze literature primarily from Italy regarding donkey management systems.
  • Substandard feeding practices lead to the majority of donkeys being overweight, emphasizing the need for better management strategies.

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Masebo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d6d8768b2b6861e4c3e80dhttps://doi.org/10.3390/ani15192768
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