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CO2 to the Rescue!

Posted by Joyce Harman, DVM on Nov 2nd 2022

CO2 to the Rescue!

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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The Impact of Antibiotics on the Equine Gut

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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Hay Equals Warmth – Winterize Your Horse

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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Water: The Important Nutrient Everyone Forgets

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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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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