All of these procedures should be able to be carried out with the donkey held or tied up with a headstall and lead rope. The use of a crush or twitch should not be necessary. Choose a donkey that is accustomed to these procedures and has a quiet disposition. Measurement can be made before and after exercise.

In order to weigh donkeys, they will need to be walked onto scales by a handler. Some vet clinics have scales combined with a crush to easily weigh donkeys. Depending on the size of the donkey, sheep or cattle scales may be used to weigh individual donkeys.

• Monitor growth rates
• Calculate medication dosage
• Accurately assess nutrition requirements
• Provide data for analysis and planning.