Donkeys a lifeline after Pakistan floods

When Jamshed’s home was swept away during the floods in Pakistan last July, he and his family were homeless.

Jamshed, 35, relies on his donkey to support his wife and three children. So when Kalia developed a wound on her back while working in a brick kiln, treatment was needed. Thankfully the Brooke was there to help.

Veterinary officer, Dr Sarfaraz Ahmed Brohi and his mobile team treated Kalia, by cleaning and bandaging the wound. The team also talked to Jamshed about work related injuries and what could be done to avoid them, such as not overloading his animals and ensuring harnesses were in good condition.

“These types of wounds only occur due to mishandling by owners in the brick kiln,” said Dr Brohi. “They often load too many bricks and make the animal hurry to get more work done, resulting in injuries and other problems like lameness.”

The Brooke mobile team arranges regular community meetings in Jafferabad to increase awareness among owners about better equine care.

“I am thankful to the Brooke team who came to treat my animals and help me during floods by providing feed for my animal,” said Jamshed.