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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on May 5th 2022

The Basics of Gut Microbiome in Horses and Humans

In discussions about the human or equine gut, some important terms such as gut microbiome and mirocbiota are often used interchangeably; however, there are differences. Like humans, all animals have …

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Posted by Joyce Harman DVM, MRCVS on Apr 29th 2022

Cancer in the Equine

Disclosure Joyce Harman was a consultant for Thorne Research and Natural Path. Though these companies are not specifically mentioned in the article, they do make products that can be used to treat …

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Posted by Joyce C. Harman DVM, MRCVS on Apr 29th 2022

An Ancient Medicine Prospective of IR and Cushing's Issues of the Horse ©

Chinese Medicine or TCM approach to the treatment of METABOLIC SYNDROME AND INSULIN RESISTANCE Cushing’s syndrome in horses is currently being frequently diagnosed. However, in studying the dis …

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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Apr 27th 2022

After antibiotics, what's next?

Antibiotics are used very liberally in the horse world, and they may be needed in many cases. However, it's important to realize that they do some damage to the gut in the process. The good news is …

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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Apr 27th 2022

An Introduction to Western Herbology: Exploring plants and medicine

I have an earache...2000 B.C. - Here, eat this root.1000 A.D. - That root is heathen. Here, say this prayer.1850 A.D. - That prayer is superstition. Here, drink this potion.1940 A.D. - That potion …

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