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First U.S. Donkey Hospital Opens in North Texas
North Texas hospital rescues donkeys before California trip, cutting treatment delays.
In brief
North Texas hospital rescues donkeys before California trip, cutting treatment delays. Oscar's Place opened a U.S. first donkey hospital in Collinsville, Texas, to provide immediate care for rescued donkeys before transporting them to California. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
New North Texas Donkey Hospital Opens
Oscar's Place co-founder Ron King says the Center for the Advancement of Donkeys in Collinsville, Texas, is the country's first hospital devoted exclusively to donkey care.
“I think as of yesterday we've rescued 527 donkeys.”
Rescued Donkeys Face 32-Hour Trip to California
Donkeys previously traveled 32 hours by trailer to california before receiving medical care at Oscar's Place's California sanctuary.
China's Demand Drives Donkey Hide Trade
China's demand for ejiao, a gelatin used in traditional chinese medicine, has pushed producers to seek donkey hides from the americas, africa, and asia.
Buyers Transport Donkeys from Mexico
Buyers travel from mexico to purchase donkeys at the bowie livestock auction and transport them south for slaughter to supply hides for ejiao production.
Hospital Provides Immediate Care
The hospital allows immediate assessment and treatment of rescued donkeys near the auction, reducing transport time and preventing illness spread.
Old Man Banks Receives Texas Care
Old Man Banks, a 30-year-old donkey with hoof damage and severe malnutrition, will remain in texas instead of traveling to california.
What to remember
Oscar's Place opened a U.S. first donkey hospital in Collinsville, Texas, to provide immediate care for rescued donkeys before transporting them to California.
