By Dr. Joyce Harman, on June 7th, 2011%
Introduction
Laminitis is one of the more frustrating conditions to treat in equine practice. Chronic cases can take a significant amount of our time and energy, and the outcome is still not perfect in many instances. However, many cases brought to practitioners of natural medicine can be helped when conventional medicine has failed. This paper is intended . . . → Read More: Insulin Resistance and Laminitis Treatment from a Natural Medicine Perspective
By Dr. Joyce Harman, on February 19th, 2011%
Article summary
The vaccine issue is a complex one. There is not one perfect answer as to whether
to vaccinate or not, or what to use. It is clear that annual vaccines can have negative
effects on our animals, yet many people board their horses in barns where they
are required to vaccinate. This lengthy article covers some of the . . . → Read More: Vaccinations Rethought
By Dr. Joyce Harman, on December 7th, 2010%
Hay is one of the most important sources of roughage for horses during the winter months and in some places all year long depending on the availability of fresh grass. The digestion of roughage keeps horses warm and you may notice that they eat significantly more on a cold night than they do on a moderate . . . → Read More: Feeding Hay
By Dr. Joyce Harman, on December 5th, 2010%
From one of my past newsletters:
There are several ways to deworm horses without using harsh chemicals. Each of them takes a bit more work and attention to detail than using a conventional paste, however the rewards exceed the effort, if you enjoy that kind of time with your horses.
Holistic deworming does not usually work when . . . → Read More: Holistic Deworming
By Dr. Joyce Harman, on December 4th, 2010%
This is long and technical article, but contains much useful information to help you recognize and treat this debilitating condition. Many veterinarians are unfamiliar with this disease, especially in parts of the country where it is uncommon. Others do not believe it is a problem. The truth is that this is a serious, widespread disease that . . . → Read More: Chronic Lyme Disease in the horse