X does not = y
When I tell my veterinary colleagues about Botanical Veterinary Care, and how herbal medicine has revolutionised my practice, their initial reaction usually goes something like this: “Oh cool! So what herbs do you use for diabetes/sweet itch/dementia/pancreatitis/etc?” This is a very reasonable question. Throughout our veterinary training, we are taught to focus on diagnosing particular […]
Carrots and Cataracts….?
In 2015 Miriam was cantering her newly-backed Exmoor pony mare through the fields when a pheasant emerged from a hedge. The pony spooked and, unsettled by the sudden weight shift of her normally balanced rider, started an impressive bronco routine. Miriam fell off and during her bucking and spinning the pony kicked Miriam directly in […]
Spring Grass – What’s the Issue?
A relatively mild winter combined with an exceptionally mild January means that our grass has not stopped growing and right now has a head-start on luscious Spring growth. Especially for horses who are on livery yard with a winter schedule (out grazing for daylight hours, brought in at night), the time out on newly lush […]