in the early 90’s, donkeys were in danger of extinction as species. in italy, there were counted few heads of many breeds but, unfortunately, others had already been extinct. with the donkey in danger, there was a risk of disappearance of a part of ecosystem, a biodiversity particularly significant as it represents humans’ history. all countries around the mediterranean sea, countries of southe...

In the early 90’s, donkeys were in danger of extinction as species. In Italy, there were counted few heads of many breeds but, unfortunately, others had already been extinct. With the donkey in danger, there was a risk of disappearance of a part of ecosystem, a biodiversity particularly significant as it represents humans’ history. All countries around the Mediterranean sea, countries of southe...

PURPOSE To assess the effects of equestrian rehabilitation (ER) and onotherapy (Ono) on physical and psycho-social performances of subjects affected by intellectual disability (ID), and to develop a measurement tool based on the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health-Children and Youth (ICF-CY). METHODS A tool based on the ICF-CY classification was designed to evalu...

Abstract Donkeys have been used as working animals for transport and farm activities worldwide. Recently, in European countries, there has an increasing interest donkeys due to their use pets, onotherapy or milk production. During 2014–2016, a countrywide survey was conducted determine prevalence risk factors of principal helminth infections 1775 77 Italian farms. A questionnaire on management ...