| Ragusano | |
| Country: | Italy |
| Distribution: | Province of Ragusa |
| Maleheight: | 138 cm |
| Femaleheight: | 130 cm |
| Group1: | MIPAAF |
| Std1: | Breed standard |
| Status: | FAO endangered |
The Ragusano is a breed of donkey from the Mediterranean island of Sicily. It is associated particularly with the comuni of Modica, Ragusa, Santa Croce Camerina and Scicli, all in the Province of Ragusa in southern Sicily. It is one of the eight autochthonous donkey breeds of limited distribution recognised by the Ministero delle Politiche Agricole Alimentari e Forestali, the Italian ministry of agriculture and forestry. The Ragusano was listed as "endangered" by the FAO in 2007.
The milk of the Ragusano donkey has demonstrated remarkable antiviral properties and some scientists believe it could be useful in preventing viral human gastrointestinal infections.[1]