Creating a Diverse Healthy Pasture for Your Horse
By Joyce Harman, DVM, MRCVS Equine health (and human health, for that matter) is closely intertwined with soil health. Soil health directly affects plant health and the nutrients available …
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Lyme disease in the Equine
Lyme disease (LD) has been recognized for about 40-50 years. It is now the most commonly reported tick-borne illness in the US and Europe and is found …
Treating Skin Disease Holistically
Horses are itchy this time of year. From biting flies and swarming gnats to allergies, some horses try to scratch themselves raw! Equine skin diseases are a significant problem …
The Microbiome: The Real Workhorse in the Body (horses, dogs, and yes, humans also)
A Modern Look at Probiotics The hottest topic in research these days is the microbiome. This term describes the microbial population of good bugs in the gut that do …
Hemp for Horses
One of the most interesting new herbal supplements to come on the market is medicinal hemp with a high Cannabinoid (CBD) content. Hemp is one of the most useful …
Keep Your Horses Safe While Grazing
This time of year, grazing conditions vary greatly across the country. In some places, it’s been summer for a month! Other parts of the country are still dealing with …
Natural Treatment For Laminitis
Summary Chronic laminitis can be a very difficult disease to treat, however, by using natural treatments, the success rate increases significantly. Treating these horses involves a combination of many …
Hands-on Saddle Fitting
Veterinarians are often called to examine horses with a variety of subtle lamensses and performance problems. As part of a complete examination, the saddle should be checked. If the …
Vaccinations Rethought
Article summary The 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 …
Holistic Equine Nutrition
Introduction The topic of feeding horses is often surrounded by tradition, mystique and much hype. Each group of horse owners (trail riders, race horses, western pleasure riders or any …