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On the Trade in Donkeys

BY ALLISON LEE You may have seen claims that over six million donkeys are slaughtered each year in horrifying conditions to produce ejiao, a gelatin used in supplements, food, and cosmetics sold globally—including on major online retailers like Amazon. While the numbers and the cruelty are well-documented, the full picture includes some important context. An investigation by Brooke, the Working Donkey and Horse Charity, confirms … Continue reading On the Trade in Donkeys

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The Brooke Charity

BY ALLISON LEE In October 1930, Dorothy Brooke and her husband, Geoffrey, relocated to Cairo following his appointment to command the British Cavalry Brigade in Egypt. Horses already featured heavily in the Brookes’ lives — Geoffrey was the author of several books on horsemanship, and Dorothy had been a devotee of all things equine since childhood. Born in Melrose, in the Scottish Borders, on 1st … Continue reading The Brooke Charity

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