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Key findings highlight significant threats from Equine herpesviruses (EHV-8 and EHV-1), which cause encephalitis, abortion, and respiratory distress. Several parasitic infections including Giardia duodenalis, Cryptosporidium spp., Enterocytozoon bieneusi, and Toxoplasma gondii present important zoonotic concerns across multiple regions of China. Additionally, this review synthesizes current knowledge on donkey microbiota across various body sites and examines their functional significance in health and disease. The complex relationship between the microbiota and host health represents a critical area of research in donkeys. Recent molecular advancements have enhanced our understanding of the diverse microbial ecosystems inhabiting different body sites in donkeys and their profound impact on health outcomes. 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Additionally, specific microbial signatures associated with conditions like endometritis and respiratory disease suggest the potential for microbiota-based diagnostics and therapeutics. The identification of antibiotic-resistant strains of Proteus mirabilis and Klebsiella pneumoniae in donkey meat highlights food safety concerns requiring enhanced monitoring systems and standardized safety protocols. 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