The Effect of Season and Meteorological Stress Factors on Behavioural Responses and Activities of Donkeys (Equus Asinus) – A Review

Friday Ocheja Zakari; Joseph Olusegun Ayo; Mohammed Umar Kawu; Ibrahim Rekwot

doi:10.1515/aoas-2015-0013

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The Effect of Season and Meteorological Stress Factors on Behavioural Responses and Activities of Donkeys (Equus Asinus) – A Review

Annals of Animal Science

Volume 15 (2015): Issue 2 (April 2015)

By: Friday Ocheja Zakari, Joseph Olusegun Ayo, Mohammed Umar Kawu and Ibrahim Rekwot

Open Access

|Apr 2015

Abstract

The review examines the adaptation of donkeys to arid conditions, and the impact of meteorological stress on performance and welfare in donkeys. The impact of season, including meteorological and nutritional factors, on the behavioural responses and welfare of donkeys was also reviewed. Season influences the adaptation and behaviour of donkeys as they are subjected to uses, and the modulating role of feed availability on the grazing behaviour of donkeys was also examined. It is concluded that season, as influenced by meteorological stress conditions, modulates the behaviour, welfare and grazing of donkeys.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/aoas-2015-0013 | Journal eISSN: 2300-8733 | Journal ISSN: 1642-3402

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Language: English

Page range: 307 - 321

Submitted on: Aug 19, 2014

Accepted on: Dec 30, 2014

Published on: Apr 23, 2015

Published by: National Research Institute of Animal Production

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: Volume open

Keywords:

season,

behavioural responses,

donkeys,

meteorological factors

Related subjects:

Zoology,

© 2015 Friday Ocheja Zakari, Joseph Olusegun Ayo, Mohammed Umar Kawu, Ibrahim Rekwot, published by National Research Institute of Animal Production
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