On average about 60% of the donkey’s body is made up of water, about 82% of the blood volume is water and even 25% of the weight of bone is water. Every biological reaction of the body requires water as a solvent. Water is required to move nutrients and oxygen around the body to where they are needed and to remove waste products to the lungs and kidneys. Water deprivation depresses appetite and, therefore, reduces the intake of other essential nutrients. In terms of the rapidity of the development of | On average about 60% of the donkey’s body is made up of water, about 82% of the blood volume is water and even 25% of the weight of bone is water. Every biological reaction of the body requires water as a solvent. Water is required to move nutrients and oxygen around the body to where they are needed and to remove waste products to the lungs and kidneys. Water deprivation depresses appetite and, therefore, reduces the intake of other essential nutrients. In terms of the rapidity of the development of |