My name's Liz Hazell-Smith and I work here at the Sanctuary in our Veterinary Projects Department. This is my first blog which I hope you will enjoy and begin to follow!
Projects and development
The Donkey Sanctuary has an active projects department that facilitates and carries out non-invasive research to improve the health and welfare of donkeys and mules worldwide. We aim to improve health and welfare of donkeys and mules by increasing the knowledgebase of the species in sickness and health.
The Donkey Sanctuary funds collaborators around the world to carry out non-invasive research and also has a team of dedicated scientists and veterinarians carrying out 'in house' research. A very important part of our work is the publication of these studies and as such ensure all findings are published in peer-reviewed journals or presented at relevant conferences.
All projects are coordinated by a dedicated projects team who carry out their own research and co-ordinate the work of collaborating scientists. The nature of research projects may be basic science, applied science, application of information technology or the advancement of education of donkey and mule health and welfare.
Research is only useful to the donkey and mule populations worldwide if the results are practically applied. As part of the projects department’s remit we are committed to implementing change within The Donkey Sanctuary based upon sound scientific findings and are pleased to advise others on the implications of our research.
If you are interested in our research projects or want to know more, please contact us.
Current and future research themes include:
Lucky Dip Projects!
By Faith Burden - Posted 08/05/09
Tagged: Veterinary project
This week is a very special week here at the Donkey Sanctuary - it's Donkey Week! Many of the departments here at the Sanctuary have been putting together talks and presentations to tell the donkey weekers a bit about what we do. When I was asked to give a talk I was delighted, I'm always very happy to talk about the work that we do to improve our knowledge of donkeys and mules in sickness and in health.
Donkey Parasite Study
By Faith Burden - Posted 26/03/09
Tagged: Veterinary project
The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare charity working in eighteen countries around the world. It aims to prevent the suffering of donkeys and mules through the provision of high quality care, professional advice and support on donkey welfare. The Donkey Sanctuary carries out non-intrusive studies to promote the same.
Feeding for the winter months
By Faith Burden - Posted 23/01/09
Tagged: Veterinary project
One of the roles of the Vet Projects Department is to provide feeding advice to donkey owners and keepers. We have had a busy few weeks with lots of calls coming through from owners of donkeys wanting to know how to feed their donkeys appropriately at this time of year. It is often during these months that elderly donkeys may struggle to maintain weight and need supplementary feeding.
Donkey playtime project
By Faith Burden - Posted 31/10/08
Tagged: Veterinary project
Making life more interesting!
Here in the veterinary projects and development department we are keen to undertake studies that improve the health and welfare of donkeys in our care. When we were approached by Emily Daniel from the University of Exeter asking if she could carry out a study looking at donkey behaviour we had the perfect project in mind!
