Search Results for: alternative therapies

The Slaughter Debate: A Two-Sided Issue

By   |  November 21, 2007

…a ban because slaughter is a humane, viable alternative for a person who has an unusable horse,” he maintains. “To date, no legislation offers any alternatives or any funding for…

The Slaughter Debate: Save the Horses?

By Equisearch  |  November 20, 2007

…were slaughtered in 2005? How many of those were unwanted? Some would argue all of them–why else were they sold, even grudgingly? After all, there are alternatives. To avoid an…

Herbal Horse Pain Relievers

By HorseJournal  |  March 20, 2017

Many horse owners can’t imagine why anyone would even consider choosing an herbal alternative instead of a traditional drug to battle inflammation of any type. Bute and other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal…

Say Yes To Drugs

By HorseJournal  |  March 20, 2017

…are few and far between, owners of these horses became an easy mark for anything that bills itself as additional, or even alternative, treatment. However, they aren’t cures. EPM is…

“Steroids” for Pain

By Grant Miller, DVM  |  March 20, 2017

…As osteoarthritis progresses, more aggressive therapies — such as injectable joint supplements and acupuncture — often keep the horse going. But, when the wear and tear pushes joints to their…

Hock Pain Is Prevalent in Horses

By Grant Miller, DVM  |  March 20, 2017

…had limited success with other therapies have reported that the administration of these medications has helped their horses with hock issues. 7) In extreme cases, surgical drilling of the hock…

The Long Reach of Pain

By Equisearch  |  March 20, 2017

…as gastroscopy, to rule them in or out.? Some horse owners put their horses on ulcer medication for two weeks to see if it can make a difference. Therapies such…