Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Nov 2nd 2022
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Transdermal Carbon Dioxide Treatment for Multiple Wound and Circulation IssuesUsing carbon dioxide (CO2) as part of a treatment? It’s true, I have been working with these folks for over a year that ha
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Posted by Jackie Bellamy-Zions, Equine Guelph on Aug 8th 2022
The Impact of Antibiotics on the Equine Gut
The thinking on how we use antibiotics is changing in the world
of medicine especially as we learn more about their impact on the inhabitants
of the gut. Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Dr. D
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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Jul 21st 2022
Hay Equals Warmth – Winterize Your Horse
If you observe what your horse eats in the winter, it’s usually more hay. Allow them to have more hay if the weather is really cold. Why is this important and an effective approach to winterizing your
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Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Jul 21st 2022
Water: The Important Nutrient Everyone Forgets
Water is the number one nutrient fed to any animal and is often the most overlooked nutrient in any species’ nutritional program. By weight, horses consume two to three times as much water as food. If
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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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