The most important thing is not to overfeed miniatures. You should be able to feel but not see the donkeys ribs. In the summer months access to grass will probably need to be restricted. In the winter months a diet of barley straw and some meadow hay is likely to be sufficient. Access to a mineral lick, or feeding a good-quality general purpose supplement is advisable. Carrots and apples may be fed as treats. Chop into slices that could not choke the donkey.

You are very welcome to visit our stud by prior appointment. If you contact the MMDA (see above) they may be able to give you the name of a breeder or owner near to you who might be happy to show you around their donkeys. You could also try attending a donkey show. The secretary is likely to be able to tell you if miniature donkeys are attending.

You will be seen as often as necessary, of course, but we generally schedule you for a post-operative follow-up appointment at the Office two weeks after surgery. Then you will see the surgeon at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year post-operatively. In addition, based on your rate of weight loss and your personal weight loss goals, your band may require that you come in for band adjustments.

Miniature donkeys were used as beasts of burden in centuries past but are now raised as affectionate, easy to care for pets. Because of their dislike of coyote and other predators, miniature donkeys are often found to be effective predator control for livestock. Many of our donkeys keep company with our herd of boer goats, casting watchful eye and ear over them all. Hence, we find miniature donkeys to be "Shepherds of herd and heart."

Virtually none. Twistarps should be stored where other objects are not piled on top of them. We recommend a tarp-bar in the cargo area of the truck in a location easy to access. Because they are stored outside, the weather keeps a tarp clean. Mud and soil dry and fall off, and the wind, the sun, and rain become cleansing agents. A pressure washer may be used as can soap and water. Tarps are constructed of UV resistant materials.

Coasters and placemats are made with care and precision and are designed to last a long time. They can be cleaned with a damp cloth and some light-duty detergent. Because they have a cork base, they should not be immersed in water.

Ages 2 through 102. My wife, Jinny, always proclaimed donkeys were specially designed for grandparents and grandchildren.

No. Those negative traits in the donkeys you may have known are a result of feral breeding. In contrast, the Mediterranean Miniature has been treasured and selectively bred for centuries. They are naturally affectionate and will return the love extended to them manyfold. They will not "break" as with a horse and choose to follow you as "Alpha Leader" in a trust relationship. Trust is the key to their training.

It is imperative that you are sure you can, and want to, take on the responsibility of owning donkeys before you take the plunge into ownership. Donkeys can live for 50 years and require daily care. The routine care of a donkey may cost around £50 a month and take at least an hour a day, but even a simple veterinary call out is likely to cost in excess of £100, so it is essential that you can meet these demands.

The materials used are of the highest quality, but due to the nature of pine furniture and the variety of colors used, you may experience “yellowing” on knots and certain grain areas. This is common and natural for Pine furniture. Do not expose the furniture to strong sunlight or extreme cold, heat, humidity, or lack of moisture for extended periods of time. These elements may affect the color of the furniture and may deteriorate the finish.

Aftercare involves keeping the genitals covered with a vaseline lubricated gauze pad and applying bacitracin for a few days.

There is a health center on campus which will take care of routine health problems. In more serious cases, local doctors can be used. If a student needs hospitalization, a local hospital will be used. The health insurance covers all these types of care, although copayments may be required. If a student needs to see a dentist, a local dentist will be recommended, but the SUNY health insurance does not include dental benefits.

A proper herd health program should include strategies for disease prevention, parasite control and disease treatment. Producers of organic animal products may only market healthy animals and animal products. Organic producers of livestock products must not withhold disease treatment in order to represent the livestock product as organic. All vaccinations for endemic disease are approved. Herbal, naturopathic and homeopathic treatments are approved for use on organic animals.

Kahi Mohala is a private, not for profit organization, licensed by the State of Hawaii, accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and certified by Medicare as well as TRICARE. Kahi Mohala is a contracted provider for Hawaii's MedQuest Program and provides services to enrolled QUEST members and most health insurance.

If you become unable, even temporarily, to make health care decisions, someone else must decide for you. Health care providers often look to family members for guidance. Family members may express what they think your wishes are related to a particular treatment. However, in New York State, only a health care agent you appoint has the legal authority to make treatment decisions if you are unable to decide for yourself.

Anyone 18 years of age or older can be a health care agent. The person you are appointing as your agent or your alternate agent cannot sign as a witness on your Health Care Proxy form.

All competent adults, 18 years of age or older, can appoint a health care agent by signing a form called a Health Care Proxy. You don't need a lawyer or a notary, just two adult witnesses. Your agent cannot sign as a witness. You can use the form printed here, but you don't have to use this form.

No. A living will is a document that provides specific instructions about health care decisions. You may put such instructions on your Health Care Proxy form. The Health Care Proxy allows you to choose someone you trust to make health care decisions on your behalf. Unlike a living will, a Health Care Proxy does not require that you know in advance all the decisions that may arise.

CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. This may include chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, nutrition, yoga, pilates, ect. The list of what is considered to be CAM changes continually, as those therapies that are proven to be safe and effective become adopted into conventional health care and as new approaches to health care emerge.

All U of I and IEI students must have health insurance. You can either purchase the student health insurance offered through the university or arrange health insurance from your home country. If you don't already have private insurance when you register, you will be charged for student insurance. Most students decide to use the student health insurance.