Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM, MRCVS on Aug 2nd 2022
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Question: How do I know if my horse is cold? I put him out in cold weather with a shed, but he will not go in it. I am not sure how many blankets he needs to keep warm.Answer: Horses are much better a
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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM, MRCVS on Aug 2nd 2022
What Is Health?
When looking at medicine from a CAVM standpoint, the first question to ask is what is health? Health is defined as freedom from disease. According to this definition many domesticated horses are not t
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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM, MRCVS on Aug 2nd 2022
The Energetics Of Food
Chinese food energetics is an emerging concept in animal medicine,
particularly for small animals. However, it has not yet gained widespread
attention in the equine world. Processed, prepackaged hor
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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Aug 2nd 2022
Is Your Horse Ready for Old Man Winter?
Tips for Wintertime Horse Care from retired veterinarian, Joyce Harman
Fall has descended upon most of the country and, though we might enjoy long, foliage-filled rides, it means Old Man Winter is ju
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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Aug 2nd 2022
Keep Your Horse At The Optimal Winter Weight
As humans, we have winter-weight everything: winter-weight jackets, socks, hats—we may even find a new weight for ourselves over the course of the cold months! But, how closely do you monitor the wint
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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Jul 29th 2022
Skin Allergies in Horses 1-Homeopathy & Topicals
For horses with severe allergies, those who rub themselves raw for many months, a natural approach usually gives the most long lasting support. Equine skin diseases are a significant problem in many p
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