Government, stakeholders address cruelty to donkeys

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FRANCISTOWN: By nature donkeys are perceived to be very versatile animals and have many uses including guarding other animals, offering transportation and being used as pets.

They are also raised for milk and meat production. Their hides are used for medicinal purposes among others. However, after embarking on countrywide tour government authorities believe that some Batswana do not appreciate the contribution of donkeys in their livelihoods and continue to subject them to severe abuse.

The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security deputy permanent secretary (technical services) Dr John Moreki when officiating at a ‘Donkey Awareness’ workshop made the averment yesterday.

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