THE DOMESTICATED DONKEY: III -ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE, UNCOMMON USAGES, REPRODUCTION TRAITS, GENETICS, N
Authors: Orhan Yilmaz1*, Saim Boztepe3 , Mehmet Ertugrul2
Keywords: Equus asinus, species characteristics, genetic resource, farm animal.
Abstract
Donkeys are odd-toed, short-legged and long ears Equidae. Donkeys are used as traction animals in rural areas for small-scale farmers. They are an important farm animal species which adapted to the different environments, hard conditions and harsh climates. Changes in motorized agriculture and transport caused an unfavourable situation for donkeys. In the future donkey will be a rising start, so it should be defined. The purpose of this study is to define the aspect of economic importance, uncommon usages, reproduction traits, genetics, nutrition and health care.
Timeline
Received
Jul 5, 2012
Revised
Jul 15, 2012
10 days later
Accepted
Jul 20, 2012
5 days later
Published
Dec 20, 2024
4536 days later