Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Jul 21st 2022
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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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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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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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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Jul 21st 2022
Nutritious Hemp Seeds Are a Good Source of Protein – Yes, for horses too!
Hemp is all the buzz these days, and for good reason. It’s a plant with literally thousands of uses. Hemp is used for clothing, to fuel, to paper and everything in between. It is a weed and capable of
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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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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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