An Amazing 144 Donkeys Cared for Across Villages in Zambia
This month, the ZWDP team has been hard at work, bringing care and support to donkeys in need across several villages. Three mobile clinics provided check-ups and care for donkeys across five villages. The team is pleased to report that 144 donkeys were treated for external parasites, and 130 for internal parasites. Nine donkeys received basic wound treatment and four working donkeys were given time off to recover from illness.
At the sanctuary, the rescue donkeys also received their deworming and dipping treatments, ensuring they remain healthy and protected from diseases. This continues to be a priority for the team as they strive to keep the rescue herd safe and well.
In a positive step forward, one ox yoke was replaced with a pair of harnesses, providing a more humane option for the working donkeys. The team also added a new registration number to their database, which helps them keep track of the donkeys in their care.
However, the search for Set and Candice, two missing donkeys, continues. The team has been actively looking for them with the help of community members and the police, but so far, no leads have been found. They remain hopeful and will continue their efforts to bring the donkeys back safely.
NEW RESCUES
The team welcomed 2 new rescues, Bajet and Contral, to the Maramba Farm sanctuary.
Currently, Maramba Farm Sanctuary is now home to 16 donkeys.
Bajet and Contral were found in the care of a villager who was renting them from their owner. Unfortunately, they were being mistreated, with evidence of wounds from beatings and suspected injuries from ox yokes, despite having harnesses on.
The team stepped in to rescue Bajet and Contral. The police and the senior herdsman have been informed about this situation and the team aims to conduct more educational sessions in the future to prevent neglect and mistreatment from happening again.
The team is happy to report that Chief is no longer on wound treatment, and his new hoof is growing stronger. Black's traumatic wound on his right hip is also healing steadily.
The team continues to care for Jackson’s third-degree chemical burn, which he has been recovering from since his rescue a year and a half ago.
Sadly, Kamuseka has been unwell, and her illness has not responded to the treatment provided. Without diagnostic equipment, treatment is limited to addressing symptoms, but the team is working with relevant stakeholders to investigate further. Similar symptoms have been observed in two elderly donkeys, Joberg and Junior, and the team is doing everything possible to find a solution.
As always, the ZWDP team remains dedicated to the well-being of the donkeys and is committed to providing them with the best care possible. They thank their supporters and partners for their continued help and look forward to sharing more updates in the future.