18 June 2019
In April 2019, Patron Alastair Stewart travelled to Senegal to see Brooke’s vital work around the country. He was joined by CEO Petra Ingram and Brooke West Africa Regional Representative Emmanuel Sarr.
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18 June 2019
In May 2019 Brooke participated in the 87th World Assembly of Delegates of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). The event saw a launch of new standards for parveterinary training that Brooke has helped shape.
11 June 2019
A grant of £90,000 from the Elise Pilkington Charitable Trust will enable Brooke to make sustainable change to the lives of an estimated 350,000 working horses, donkeys and mules across 68 equine fairs in India over the next three years.
9 May 2019
A demand for donkey hides in Africa threatens the livelihoods of communities in Kenya. Laura Kavata, Community Development Officer for Brooke East Africa explains.
8 May 2019
On World Donkey Day, the International Coalition for Working Equids (ICWE) welcomed the World Organisation for Animal Health’s (OIE) 3 May statement calling for better implementation of OIE standards to help protect the welfare of donkeys – and the people who rely on them - which are currently at risk due to the global trade in donkey skins, especially in Africa.
25 April 2019
A survey has found that almost a quarter of pet owners in the UK have gone overdue on their animals' regular vaccinations.
12 April 2019
Research by Brooke has identified the vital link between the welfare of cart donkeys working in waste management in Pakistan and the livelihoods of their owners.
29 March 2019
Brooke is supporting local services to tackle an outbreak of a fast-spreading disease among donkeys across West Africa.
25 March 2019
Brooke West Africa marked the opening of a new equine shelter in Mekhe, Senegal on 27 December 2018. The shelter, which is close to the local market will provide owners and working horses, donkeys and mules with vital shade and water.
25 March 2019
Help horses, get fit and get discounts on equestrian products by taking part in Brooke’s MyHackathon
Brooke has announced Huufe as its official tracking app for MyHackathon 2019.