| Approved activities | Category |
|---|---|
| 1. Body weight | 2 |
| 2. Body condition – visual assessment | 2 |
| 3. Growth | 2 |
| 4. Body proportions | 2 |
| 5. Pulse or bloodflow | 2 |
| 6. Respiration | 2 |
| 7. Temperature | 2 |
All of these procedures should be able to be carried out with the donkey held or tied up with a headstall and lead rope. The use of a crush or twitch should not be necessary. Choose a donkey that is accustomed to these procedures and has a quiet disposition. Measurement can be made before and after exercise.
In order to weigh donkeys, they will need to be walked onto scales by a handler. Some vet clinics have scales combined with a crush to easily weigh donkeys. Depending on the size of the donkey, sheep or cattle scales may be used to weigh individual donkeys.
- Monitor growth rates
- Calculate medication dosage
- Accurately assess nutrition requirements
- Provide data for analysis and planning.