Ik correspondeer al bijna twee jaar met mijn Amerikaanse paardenarts-vriendin Madalyn Ward. Zij is holistisch paardenarts en houdt het op de 'natural approach'. Ze heeft ook een site "Holistichorsekeeping.com"waar je vele interessante artikelen kunt vinden. Onlangs heeft ze een boek uitgebracht ( sommigen die de site al kennen zullen ook de nieuwsbrief ontvangen hebben) met allerlei thema's die voor de paardenhouder interessant kunnen izijn. Als je geen moeite hebt met de engelse taal, dan is het boek een aanrader. Je kunt het via haar site bestellen - met verzendkosten komt dat op USDollar 29,95. Betalen kan alleen met creditcard.
Titel en inhoud:
Holistic Horsekeeping Table of Contents
Section 1: The Holistic Approach
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Holistic Medicine
Palliation, Suppression, and Cure
What about Symptoms?
Palliating Symptoms
Suppressing Symptoms
Curing the Disease
A Review of Palliation, Suppression, and Cure
Holistic Versus Natural or Alternative
An Example of a Natural but Non-Holistic Approach
Chapter 2 - Alternative Healing Modalities
Introduction to Homeopathy
How to Administer Homeopathic Remedies
Introduction to Equine Acupuncture
Basic Principles of Equine Acupuncture
Evaluation of Treatment: Poor Response
Evaluation of Treatment: Good Response
Introduction to Chiropractic
Introduction to Osteopathy
Osteopathy Case Study: Millie
Chapter 3 – A Holistic Approach to Nutrition
What to Feed
Adding Supplements
To Replace the Nutrients Lacking in Feed
To Supply Extra Nutrients During Heavy Work or Recovery
To Enhance Performance
Common Supplements
The Effects of Poor Nutrition
Feeding the Fat Horse
Feeding the Thin Horse
The Thin Low-Energy Horse
The Thin High-Energy Horse
A Note on Grasses
Section 2: Husbandry and Basic Maintenance
Chapter 4 – Healthy Hooves
Structures In and Care of the Horse’s Hoof
The Hoof Capsule
Caring for the Hoof Capsule
The Internal Structures of the Hoof
Caring for the Internal Structures of the Hoof
Common Hoof Ailments
Stone Bruises
Abscesses
Cracks
Thrush
Thrush Case Study
Chapter 5 – Joint Health
Joint Health for Young Horses
What Causes Joint Problems?
Creating Joint Health from the Beginning
Joint Health in Growing Horses
Joint Health in Horses Ages Four to Six
Joint Health for Horses Ages Six and Up
Supplements for Healthy Joint Fluid
Supplements for Healthy Joint Cartilage
Anti-Inflammatory Supplements
A Quick Reference Guide to Supplements for Joint Health
Bodywork
Chapter 6 – Vaccinations
A Quick Note on Titers
Vaccination and Chronic Disease
Which Vaccinations Should You Give Your Horse?
Some Homeopathic Remedies for the Side Effects of Vaccination
Vaccinations in Boarding Situations
More on the Immune System – Innate Versus Acquired
How We Create Vaccines
Chapter 7 – Parasite Control
Symptoms of Parasite Infestation
Control
Deworming Intervals
Rotational Deworming
Types of Parasites
Chapter 8 – Equine Dentistry
Section 3: Disease and Illness
Chapter 9 – Holistic First Aid
Infectious Disease
Acute Laminitis
Treatment of Acute Laminitis
Colic
Impaction Colic
Symptoms of Impaction Colic
Treatment of Impaction Colic
Prevention of Impaction Colic
Spasmodic and Gas Colic
Symptoms of Spasmodic and Gas Colic
Treatment of Spasmodic and Gas Colic
Prevention of Spasmodic and Gas Colic
Injuries
Bruises
Minor Cuts and Abrasions
Stone Bruises
Hoof Abscesses
Homeopathy and First Aid
Methods for Administering Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathic First Aid Kit
Homeopathic Remedies
Core Remedies
Additional Remedies for Specific Conditions
Indications for Use of Core Remedies
Indications for Use of Additional Remedies
Chapter 10 – Common Chronic Conditions
Stocking Up
Colds and Respiratory Infections
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD or Heaves)
Skin Conditions
Damp Skin Conditions
Treatment for Damp Skin Conditions
Dry Skin Conditions
Treatment for Dry Skin Conditions
Insect Related Skin Conditions
Insect Bites
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Parasitic Skin Conditions
Uveitis
Anhydrosis
Treatment of Anhydrosis
Leaky Gut Syndrome
How Damage Occurs
Pathology Associated with Leaky Gut Syndrome
Laminitis
Diet for Laminitic Horses
Prevention
The Road Back to Health
Chapter 11– Competition Related Disorders
Inflammatory Airway Disease (IAD)
Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH)
Gastric Ulcers and Behavior Problems
Section 4: Performance Horses
Chapter 12 – Training the Performance Horse
Groundwork
Basic Groundwork
Groundwork Exercises for Gentling
Training for a Balanced Horse
Muscle Types
What Body Type Does Your Horse Have?
A Balanced Training Program
Horses in Self-Carriage
Collection for Timed Event Horses
Chapter 13 – Building and Maintaining Peak Energy Through Natural Supplements
Performance Horse Health
Building Peak Energy in the Performance Horse
Using Natural Supplements for Your Performance Horse
Chapter 14 – On the Road
Preparing to Hit the Road
Top Ten Ways Performance Horses Lose Their Edge
How to Help Your Horse Avoid Burnout
What Causes Burnout
How to Prevent Burnout
Feeding to Prevent Burnout
What to do if Your Horse is on the Edge
Do You Need a Horse Caddie?
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