Contents: Message v Preface vii 1. Introduction to Donkey Farming 1 2. Classification/Taxonomy 11 3. Major Uses of Donkey 29 4. Reproduction 33 5. Feeds and Feeding 39 6. Production Systems 47 7. Preventive Health Care 53 8. Useful Products 61 9. Worldwide Market Niche of Donkey Milk Farms 73 Glossary 79 References 85 Index 93

The present book consists of nine chapters, well arranged in coherent manner. These chapters deal with various disciplines of donkey farming viz. Introduction to donkey farming, classification/taxonomy, major uses of donkey, reproduction, feeds and feeding, production systems, preventive health care, useful products and world wide market niche of donkey milk farms. Related terminology is given at the end for ready reference. This book is specially developed for the donkey farmers, donkey farm managers, field veterinary technocrats and others interested in draught animal farming.