Female donkeys are not bred for intensive milk production, and a portion of the milk must be left for suckling offspring every 15 to 30 minutes. Milking therefore requires a specific skill, and the available quantities remain very small. Production could contribute to the conservation of the indigenous Istrian donkey breed.
Demand for Donkey Milk Rises, Litre Price Rises to 50 Euros
Donkeys, which were once used as working animals, are again gaining attention due to increasing demand for their milk. A litre of donkey milk is sold for up to 50 euros, while production volumes are limited.
Sources
English translation of AgroAjans’s Turkish report. Original publishers are linked above.
