Clinics and Training in Meru

The Meru Animal Welfare Organization (MAWO) have sent us their January update:

"On the 25th of January 2020 we carried out a donkey clinic at Maroroni Madukani village. A total of 103 donkeys were dewormed by using 1% Ivermectin to control both external and internal parasites.

14 donkeys had wounds, 13 of those were caused by poor harnessing and one wound was due to a halter made using a narrow rope. These wounds were cleaned with iodine, treated with pen strep (antibiotics), meloxicom (pain relief) and topical antibiotic wound spray.

There were three donkeys hooves were over long and in bad shape. We were able to manage the hooves with a hoof trimmer as well as file to make the hooves smooth which makes the animal more comfortable with no pain when walking.

Mawo was able to train 10 women at Maroroni Village about correct harnessing. This is important because most of the wounds which appear on the backbone of the animal, leg and mouth are due to poor halters and harnessing. Therefore we provide education in order to protect the welfare of animals and strive to give them freedom from pain, injury and disease through easy and balanced loads using the correct equipment.

For January, the problem of wounds was decreased because there is the presence of water due to the rain season, therefore donkeys are not fetching water as much compared to the dry season. However it is important to continue the training to create sustainable change.

The community in which the clinic and training was held extends their gratitude and appreciates the service to their donkeys. MAWO is also giving thanks for working with AAA in improving and raising awareness of animal welfare through Donkey Clinics, education and practical training to the community. We look forward for more collaboration and more work so as to save lives of many more animals."