What the heck is PEMF anyway?
PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapies, the new “in” thing? By Joyce Harman, DVM, MRCVS Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) is one of the latest things in the horse world (and …
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After antibiotics, what’s next?
By Joyce C. Harman DVM, MRCVS Antibiotics are used liberally in the horse world, and they may be needed in many cases. However, it’s important to realize that they …
What does the Ranitidine recall mean for horses?
Ranitidine is a commonly used drug in the horse world for treating intestinal ulcers. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two voluntary recalls to patients and …
Homeopathy may be at risk – consider investing in a home first aid kit
Homeopathy is under attack in many parts of the world, including the United States.. Although we do not know what the regulators will finally decide to do, it’s important …
Hemp: A Plant Whose Time Has Come
Author: Joyce Harman, DVM Hemp is all the buzz these days, and for good reason. It’s a plant with literally thousands of uses. It can be used for everything …
An Ancient Medicine Prospective of IR and Cushing’s Issues of the Horse
Chinese Medicine or TCM approach to the treatment of METABOLIC SYNDROME AND INSULIN RESISTANCE Joyce C. Harman DVM, MRCVS Cushing’s syndrome in horses is currently being frequently diagnosed. However, …
GMO and Glyphosates
What You Need to Know for Your Horse’s Health Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) and the herbicide Roundup® continue to affect the health of our horses every day. Science has …
Variety is the Spice of Life
Take a Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach When Feeding Horses By: Joyce Harman, DVM Horse feeds tend to have only a few ingredients, however, in various parts of the world …
Muzzles and Teeth Damage
by: Joyce Harman, DVM Muzzles are often accused of damaging the horse’s front teeth. This can be true, but it’s important to put it in the correct context. A …
Lyme Disease in the Equine
by: Joyce Harman, DVM Lyme disease (LD) has been recognized for about 40 to 50 years. It is now the most commonly reported tick-borne illness in the United States …