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Around the Barn: Weather Forecasts and Seasonal Preparedness
The season's are changing! For those of us in Arizona, 100*+ temperatures are quickly approaching, and this is a great time to prep your...
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Donkey as Livestock Guardians?
We hear it all the time, our least favorite phrase in the world, "an old guy told me..." Rarely, if ever, does that phrase precede good...
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Donkey 101: Time Demands of Donkey Management
So you're considering getting a donkey (but wait! you need two! They need a friend!) and you've already checked out BRAY's guide to new...
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Arizona Equine Influenza Outbreak
As many of you are already aware, there is currently an Equine Influenza A (H3N8) outbreak in Mohave County, AZ. As far as we know as of...
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How To: Treat and Prevent Thrush
Are your long ear's hooves smelly, squishy, or do they contain black, sometimes slimy films? It sounds like you've got a thrush problem....
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Spring Time, Spicy Donkeys
It's spring, which means most people's donkeys are shaking off the winter blues and getting a little bit spicy. While donkeys tend to...
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Breeding, Gelding, and Foaling; What Is an Owner to Do?
We've all seen them, they're some of the most common questions in new donkey message boards and social media groups: breeding and...
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Vaccines: Duration, Efficacy, Timing, Titers, and Why Your Vet is Your Best Resource
Vaccines. You hear from us every spring and autumn about getting your seasonal vaccines, but why do equids seem to need vaccines so much...
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Best Practices and Precise Word Choice: A Guide to BRAY's Language
For those of you who don’t know us personally, a quick bit of background is due before we get too far into the weeds. The two of us...
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Study Session: Oral Microbiome in Donkeys, Does Regular Floating Help?
Study Session: Oral Microbiome in Donkeys, Does Regular Floating Help?
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DANGER HAY
Not all hay is good hay, and some hay is good for your other livestock, but not for your donkeys. Read more about "Danger Hay"
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Types of Hay
We’re going to break down common types of hay produced for livestock, their nutrients, and what it all means for your long ears.
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Forage vs Concentrates, and Processing
Please remember: this is a general guide to help you make informed decisions when navigating the aisles at your local feed store; as...
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Commonly Seen Donkey Halter Types
In BRAY events there is often going to be only two pieces of required equipment: a lead rope, and a halter. Donkey owners may be...
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How much does a donkey cost?
What does it cost to own a donkey? Before jumping into ownership it helps to know what you’re getting into. We’re breaking down the cost...
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