Despite a continent-wide ban, illegal trafficking of the beasts of burden continues to thrive in Africa, with local ...

Animal shelters do an incredible job of learning ... halter she'd been wearing for so long that it was 'embedded in her skin.' Both she and her heroes took a breath of relief on March 18 when ...

In February this year, African leaders outlawed the donkey skin trade. The historic continent-wide ban, which prohibits killing these animals for their skin, marks a crucial step in safeguarding ...

9 Both the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Equine Practitioners have condemned the trade in donkey skins, noting the abysmal treatment of these animals in ...

A donkey saved from an abattoir by a Cornish animal sanctuary has given birth to a healthy foal. The Flicka Foundation said donkey Finty arrived a year ago in a "bad way".

The animal welfare organisations which include ... donkeys face an uncertain future due to the looming threat of the donkey skin trade and inadequate protection measures. Dr Otieno Mtula from ...

The call is aligned with the African Union’s 15-year moratorium issued in 2024 and constitutional provisions that protect animal welfare, public health and cultural heritage. Despite a national ...

A neglected donkey saved from an abattoir by an animal sanctuary has given birth to a healthy foal ... the charity said they had been emaciated, dirty, suffering a skin condition and had difficulty ...