Tag: James Hart
Antioxidants in the horse’s diet
What are antioxidants? Simply, an antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules. However, that formal definition is of no help on...
Natural wound management for horses
Small injuries to the skin happen continuously, and we take for granted that the body will heal these, and keep infection at bay. However, the...
Defence forces: the horse’s immune system
The immune system is one of the most important of the body’s many and complex systems. It works unseen but is vital to the...
The good news on garlic
The use of garlic is widespread among horse owners, and its medicinal use in humans has been documented as far back as Ancient Egypt for...
Manuka honey – nature’s super-healer
The use of New Zealand’s unique UMF manuka honey is becoming mainstream in wound care in Europe, but still lagging at home. The prime...