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Donkey Welfare Initiatives at UC Davis

2025 Donkey Welfare Symposium 

October 4th  and 5th

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"Seeking Truth:  Exploring the balance between research, experience, and evolving knowledge in donkey care"

Here are some of the Speakers:  

Dr. Alex Thiemann 

Cindy Davis 

Dr. Cindy Xue 

Dr. Erin Goodrich 

Dr. Victor Urbiola 

Dr. Andria Lessler 

Dr. Emily Berryhill

Dr. Shaaban Faez

Covering topics on:

Parasite Control

Nutrition

"Cushings Disease " = PPID

Keratomas

Botulism and Tetanus

Cancer and more...

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The Donkey Welfare Symposium 

Brings thought-provoking presentations and discussions, that are aimed to improving the health, welfare and well-being of donkeys and humans caring for donkeys.

 

Symbol of the Donkey Welfare Symposium

IAWTI Organizes and Hosts the Annual Donkey Welfare Symposium since 2013 through the collaboration between the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and  organizations committed to the welfare of donkeys; these include the Donkey Sanctuary of Sidmouth, UK, and the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, Texas, USA.

The symposium has become a global venue for annual discussions of donkeys and the issues they face in the modern world.

For the first 8 years, the Donkey Welfare Symposium has been under the leadership of Dr. Eric Davis and Cindy Davis. 

In 2021, Dr. Eric and Cindy Davis have retired from their directorship roles, and Dr. Lais Costa became the director of the Donkey Welfare Symposium. 

Dr. Eric and Cindy Davis remain the strong driving force of this annual event.  We thank them for their lifelong commitment and dedication to the health, welfare and well-being of donkeys worldwide.

 

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The educational contents 12th Donkey Welfare Symposium are coming out soon. 

 

We thank the sponsors for the 12th Donkey Welfare Symposium: the Peacefully Valley Donkey Rescue, the HALTER Project, Eagle-Eye Sanctuary Foundation, Selway Family Foundation, and Oscar's Place Adoption Center and Sanctuary.  

We also thank all attendees and those that donated to the Donkey Welfare Symposium Fund. 

 

View Past Donkey Welfare Symposiums

 


Donkey Welfare Educational and Research Projects

The Donkey Welfare Symposium Fund aids veterinary students in educational trainings.  

 The Donkey Welfare Symposium Fund provides support for Research Projects