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CBD for Horses with Laminitis

Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Jul 21st 2022

CBD for Horses with Laminitis

EDUCATION IS KEY TO CBD FOR HORSES WITH LAMINITISLaminitis is a common disease of the equine hoof, but it is often challenging to effectively prevent and treat in all horses, donkeys, mules, ponies an …

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Lavender can be used in making horse treats

Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Jul 21st 2022

Lavender can be used in making horse treats

Q:I just got some lavender extract paste can I make horse treats with it? If I can what should I put in them?–Jamie A:Lavender can be used in making horse treats of almost any type you wish. Most hor …

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Lessons Learned from West Nile Virus

Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Jul 21st 2022

Lessons Learned from West Nile Virus

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s helpful to go back a bit and examine how West Nile virus (WNV) came into this country and how it behaved. Although the method of transmission is totally differe …

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Vaccinations Rethought

Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Jul 21st 2022

Vaccinations Rethought

Article summaryThe 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 …

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Nutrition Feeding the Horse with Winter Laminitis

Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Jul 21st 2022

Nutrition Feeding the Horse with Winter Laminitis

Horses with winter laminitis often have more advanced disease, or are older, than the general group of Insulin Resistant horses or those diagnosed with PPID (commonly known as Cushing’s disease). From …

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