Stage 2 - Donkey health care day

Donkey with welfare adviser

This one day training course follows on from the Donkey Care Induction Day (Stage 1) and covers how to manage your donkey to avoid the most common problems and illnesses.

The course will include:

  • How to recognise if your donkey is feeling unwell
  • How to take your donkey’s temperature, respiration and pulse to monitor health
  • When to call the vet
  • How to treat minor wounds
  • Foot care
  • Condition scoring
  • Maintaining correct weight
  • Ageing by the examination of your donkey's teeth.

The day consists of theory and practical sessions.

This is an invaluable opportunity to learn about donkeys and their care.

You must have attended Stage 1 to attend this course.

If you are interested in attending one of the courses, please contact us.

Course availability

There are currently no training courses available.