Engaging Communities to Improve Donkey Welfare
DONKEY MONTH CELEBRATION
THEME: Nigerian Donkey: Key to Sustainable Rural Development
Report on donkey month CELEBRATION held at amaru community, ZARIA CITY, kAduna state on the 19TH MAY, 2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Donkey Month Celebration was organized by Diamond Equine Network (DEQUINET) in collaboration with Hope Interactive (HI) to carry out free community clinic service for donkeys. This is in fulfillment of our objectives as a network, to promote professional responsibility towards horsemanship, and holistic health care.
The collaboration was initiated by the passion both organization have towards donkey welfare. We also recognize the need for professional clinical services in our communities and we are doing what we can to provide the highest standard of care for all equine species out there.
The free clinics service was carried out in Amaru village of Zaria. Over eighty (80) donkeys were examined and treated for a range of ailments and diseases (Injuries, Piroplasm, Helminths and Nutritional problems).
The community mainly engaged in using these donkeys for transportation of sand, wood and farm produce. It was observed during the clinics that each household had over 5 donkeys with as much as 20 donkeys per household.
The activity created a working relationship between the community and DEQUINET.
INTRODUCTION
Diamond Equine Network (DEQUINET) is a non-governmental organization, committed to bridge the gap between professionals, industrialists and the communities by connecting skills, information and services through continuing education, linkages and collaborations in equine discipline for ultimate societal development, and a vibrant equestrian community.
One of our objectives as a network is to promote professional responsibility towards horsemanship, and holistic health care. The strategy to achieve this objective is to work closely with the communities, gain access to these animals, carryout professional clinics for these animals, find out issues that effects these animals and profound solutions to improve their general welfare.
On Saturday, 19th May, 2018, Diamond Equine Network (DEQUINET) in collaboration with Hope Interactive (HI) held free community clinics in Amaru community, Zaria city. The network found it imperative as one of her objectives and passion to improve the welfare of equine within our community.
DONKEY MONTH CELEBRATION
The team arrived at Amaru community in Zaria city at 2:00p.m. Donkey owners assembled and numbers were given for orderliness and each donkey was attended to base on numbers issued. Activities of the equine clinic commenced at 3:00p.m. with four (4) units set up to attend to cases that were presented by donkey owners from Amaru community and its environs.
Over eighty (80) donkeys were presented for consultation to the attending veterinarians.
The diagnosis was conducted under field condition based on clinical signs,
Common Clinical Signs were;
- Bilateral pale ocular mucous membranes
- Epilation
- Rough hair coat
- Emaciation
- Sores on the hip, point of the sacrum, ventral surface of the base of the tail and dorsal midline of the torso.
- Fibrous band around the nasal area.
The common conditions attended were;
- Helminthosis
- Harness sores
- Wounds
- Piroplasma
The treatment of these conditions was carried out accordingly.
The team also had an interactive session with the owners of these animals and each person was advised and educated base on problems seen with the herd.
Blood samples were taken from donkeys for further investigation.
Donkey owners were advised to rest their animals before putting them to work
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT
- The network worked in collaboration with Hope Interactive and the clinics was a success.
- Over eighty (80) donkeys were examined, diagnosed and treated.
- The objective of the network to work with the community to improve equine welfare was achieved in Amaru community in Zaria city
- DEQUINET established a cordial relationship with the community.
CHALLENGES
- Limited medication for treatment due to large turnout
- Logistics – Conveyance of team members
- Publicity of clinics to the community
Attendance
- Diamond Equine Network Team
- Hope Interactive team
Pictures
Engaging Communities to Improve Donkey Welfare
DONKEY MONTH CELEBRATION
THEME: Nigerian Donkey: Key to Sustainable Rural Development
Report on donkey month CELEBRATION held at amaru community, ZARIA CITY, kAduna state on the 19TH MAY, 2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Donkey Month Celebration was organized by Diamond Equine Network (DEQUINET) in collaboration with Hope Interactive (HI) to carry out free community clinic service for donkeys. This is in fulfillment of our objectives as a network, to promote professional responsibility towards horsemanship, and holistic health care.
The collaboration was initiated by the passion both organization have towards donkey welfare. We also recognize the need for professional clinical services in our communities and we are doing what we can to provide the highest standard of care for all equine species out there.
The free clinics service was carried out in Amaru village of Zaria. Over eighty (80) donkeys were examined and treated for a range of ailments and diseases (Injuries, Piroplasm, Helminths and Nutritional problems).
The community mainly engaged in using these donkeys for transportation of sand, wood and farm produce. It was observed during the clinics that each household had over 5 donkeys with as much as 20 donkeys per household.
The activity created a working relationship between the community and DEQUINET.
INTRODUCTION
Diamond Equine Network (DEQUINET) is a non-governmental organization, committed to bridge the gap between professionals, industrialists and the communities by connecting skills, information and services through continuing education, linkages and collaborations in equine discipline for ultimate societal development, and a vibrant equestrian community.
One of our objectives as a network is to promote professional responsibility towards horsemanship, and holistic health care. The strategy to achieve this objective is to work closely with the communities, gain access to these animals, carryout professional clinics for these animals, find out issues that effects these animals and profound solutions to improve their general welfare.
On Saturday, 19th May, 2018, Diamond Equine Network (DEQUINET) in collaboration with Hope Interactive (HI) held free community clinics in Amaru community, Zaria city. The network found it imperative as one of her objectives and passion to improve the welfare of equine within our community.
DONKEY MONTH CELEBRATION
The team arrived at Amaru community in Zaria city at 2:00p.m. Donkey owners assembled and numbers were given for orderliness and each donkey was attended to base on numbers issued. Activities of the equine clinic commenced at 3:00p.m. with four (4) units set up to attend to cases that were presented by donkey owners from Amaru community and its environs.
Over eighty (80) donkeys were presented for consultation to the attending veterinarians.
The diagnosis was conducted under field condition based on clinical signs,
Common Clinical Signs were;
The common conditions attended were;
The treatment of these conditions was carried out accordingly.
The team also had an interactive session with the owners of these animals and each person was advised and educated base on problems seen with the herd.
Blood samples were taken from donkeys for further investigation.
Donkey owners were advised to rest their animals before putting them to work
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT
CHALLENGES
Attendance
Pictures