Lessons Learned from West Nile Virus
By: Joyce Harman, DVM, MRCVS In light of the current pandemic, it’s helpful to go back a bit and examine how West Nile virus (WNV) came into this country …
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Demystifying Hemp and CBD in the Equine
by Joyce Harman, DVM Hemp is all of the buzz these days, and for good reason. It’s a plant with literally thousands of uses. Hemp is used for clothing, …
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 …
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 …
How Does Water Quality Affect Your Horse?
Water is the number one nutrient fed to any animal, and it is the most often overlooked nutrient in any species’ nutritional program. By weight, horses consume two to …