The invention discloses a functional feed capable of promoting growth of meat donkeys, as well as a preparation method and application of the functional feed. The functional feed consists of a 
raw material component A and a 
raw material component B in parts by weight, wherein the component A is feed raw materials and 
nutrient substances for feeds, and comprises 40-60 parts of corn, 20-40 parts ofsoybean 
meal, 5-10 parts of 
bran, 0.6-1.5 parts of dicalcium 
phosphate, 0.2-0.8 part of trace elements, 0.1-0.3 part of amino acids, 0.1-0.3 part of vitamins, 0.5-1.5 parts of table salt and 2-5 partsof 
zeolite powder; and the component B is Chinese herbal medicines, and comprises 2-4 parts of dried orange peel, 0.5-1.5 parts of bighead atractylodes rhizomes, 1-3 parts of haws, 2-4 parts of medicated leaven and 0.5-1.5 parts of 
areca seeds. The feed disclosed by the invention is rich in 
protein, 
calcium, 
phosphorus, vitamins, minerals and various Chinese herbal 
medicine ingredients, and has the effects of promoting 
digestion, stimulating the 
appetite, improving the 
kinetic energy of the intestine and the 
stomach of the meat donkeys, enhancing the 
immunity of organisms and promoting the absorption of 
nutrient substances. The meat donkeys fed to the feed are large in physique, high in growth rate, short in breeding cycle and good in meat quality. The feed is simple in preparation technology, easy to operate and control, convenient to use and notable in effects, and has good application prospects.