Donkey – AfricaVET ! Portail de la Medecine Vétérinaire en Afrique

Africa Set to Advance Donkey Welfare at the Second Pan African Donkey Conference (PADCO-2), 26–27 June 2025 at the Radisson Blu Hotel Conference Centre in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), in collaboration with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and strategic partners including the International Coalition for Working Equids (ICWE), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), and Regional Economic Communities (RECs), will host the Second Pan […]

Advancing Donkey Welfare in Africa: The Roadmap from AU-IBAR and Stakeholders

Preserving donkeys in Africa holds profound significance beyond their role as traditional work animals. These resilient creatures are integral to rural livelihoods, serving as vital assets in transportation, agriculture, and economic sustenance for communities across the continent. Their welfare is not merely a matter of compassion but a strategic imperative for maintaining socio-economic stability and […]

AU-IBAR and Partners Launch Strategic Advocacy Initiatives for Donkey Welfare

AU-IBAR is involved in crucial initiatives to safeguard Africa’s donkey population. The recently endorsed report, “Donkeys in Africa now and in the future” is set to be presented to the heads of state and government of the African Union during the summit scheduled to take place from 14-18 February 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The […]