Donkey Cruelty Remains A Crisis In Botswana

This was revealed during the donkey awareness workshop held here recently that attracted Central District farmers held under the theme, ‘Preserving donkeys for future use’. Dr John Moreki of the Department of Animal Production said that Batswana are very cruel towards donkeys, as they are not treated like other livestock such as goats and cattle.

He said that they are poorly fed, not treated when sick and are over worked without given any rest yet they continue to remain faithful and perform their duties. Moreki said that what triggered the government to begin the workshops was the killing of donkeys in Francistown by one Chinese man who needed their hides to trade in Asia.