Whole Health Agriculture And Homeopathy In Livestock Farming
FEATUREWhole Health Agriculture andhomeopathy in livestock farmingAlternative Livestock Health Surveyby Karen Seyerstedwith input from Jackie Pearce-DickensKaren Seyersted Jackie Pearce-DickensJackie and Karen are bothhomeopaths with broad experience.After graduating from CPH in 2006 Jackiedeveloped courses for pet and horseowners before eventually joining HAWL asSecretary where she met Lawrence whowas then a Trustee. She now runs WholeHealth Agriculture (WHAg) and plays a keyrole in developing and promoting itseducation programmes, and in teachingand supporting farmers.Karen has experience of practisingphysiotherapy and Complementary andAlternative Medicines (CAM) in France,Scandinavia and the UK and has an MSc inIntegrated Healthcare. Her interestsare mainly in salutogenesis and the roleof CAM in combatting antimicrobialresistance (AMR).48Whole Health Agriculture (WHAg) was set up in 2018 in collaboration with Homeopathy at Wellie Level (HAWL). Foundingmembers Lawrence Woodward OBE, Jackie Pearce-Dickens andKaren Seyersted were united by a wish to support farmers who areclearly proficient in their use of homeopathy and other complementary and alternative medicine (CAM); demonstrably refiningand reducing antibiotics, anthelmintics and other conventionalinputs, but getting little support or acknowledgement for theirenlightened approach to farm health management.Lawrence is a pioneer in organicfarming and research in the UK andwas awarded an OBE in 2001 forhis lifelong engagement in this field.He founded and was director of theOrganic Research Centre for over30 years and sits on several organicforums in the UK and internationally.His interest in homeopathy startedafter his dairy herd of Jersey cowsresponded positively to remediesfollowing a bout of ‘milk fever’ (postparturient hypocalcaemia), to whichthis breed is particularly susceptible.Other key members of the WHAgteam are homeopathic vet ChrisAukland MRCVS, MFVetHom,who is Head of Livestock Programmes, and author and farmingadvisor Pammy Riggs. In addition,we could not manage without ourfarmers and our website and socialmedia team.Now well into our third year, in2021, WHAg focuses on three mainareas:Investigation: the findings from ourAlternative Livestock Health Surveywill help inform more in-depth casestudies and interviews with farmerswho are able to demonstrate success with CAM.Education: by the end of this year,we will have established training,support and consultancy servicesto farmers, both off- and online,including a residential course inNorway in November (god andcorona permitting).Application: our focus, and wherewe believe we can make a difference, is by providing practicalsolutions to farm health problemswhich can be easily learned andintegrated, and which benefit thefarmer, their livestock and our foodchain, especially with regard toAMR.To be able to provide solutions,we first need to learn from successful farmers to understand andestablish best practice. It is notHomeopathy in Practice Spring 2021
Savo Ilic Dreamstime.comFEATUREfar-fetched to say that some livestock farmers who use homeopathyand other CAM are more experienced than some CAM practitioners; after all, they use homeopathysometimes around the clock, forexample during the birthing season,and their ‘patients’ are present 365days a year.Not infrequently, experienceprecedes what is later proved byscience. By learning from farmers,we can develop solutions together.This was the thinking behind developing and running a survey amonglivestock farmers in 2020. We havealso seen that farmers are amongthe best homeopathic practitionersthere are, as they practise 24/7/365.WHAg Alternative LivestockHealth Survey reportIn 2020, WHAg ran a survey todiscover how livestock farmers findthat using CAM affects the healthand wellbeing of their animals inHomeopathy in Practice Spring 2021general, and whether and howusing CAM can affect the use ofantibiotics and other antimicrobials. The survey was designed byWHAg with the help of a pilotgroup of farmers. Both open andclosed questions were asked.The 221 respondents are mainlysheep, beef and dairy farmers,Whole herdsrespond positivelyto remediesFarmers areamong the besthomeopathicpractitionersthere areorganic and conventional, and mostof them commercial. According tothe results, farmers find a varietyof CAM useful to keep animalshealthy, prevent disease, and treatboth acute and chronic disease. Themodalities most frequently used arehomeopathy, herbs and essentialoils, followed by fermented foods– including apple cider vinegar(ACV) and kefir – Rescue remedyand similar, and pre- and probiotics. A majority of respondentsreport that using CAM leads to amore holistic approach to livestockhealth management, better observation skills, early intervention andgreater attention to animals’ wellbeing and to maintaining causes.Further, using CAM helps farmersreduce the use of antibiotics andother antimicrobials, reduce vet andmedicine costs, and improve theoverall health and welfare of theirlivestock. A quarter of respondentseven report zero antibiotics use.49
Survey reportThe farmers’ WHAg contactsthrough teaching and supportgroups, and also through ourinternational network, are mainlyhomeopathy users. Hence it isno surprise that 88% of the 221who responded to the survey usehomeopathy. Two respondentsare vets.In the survey, which ran fromMay – October 2020, we askedlivestock farmers who use at leastone CAM as part of their farmhealth management what they use,how they learnt about what theyuse, and the results for health ingeneral and in reducing antibiotics and other external inputs inparticular. The respondents comemainly from the UK and Ireland,and one or two from each of thesecountries: Austria, Australia, Brazil,France, Germany, New Zealand,Norway, Spain and the US.Other methods mentioned are:Tellington TTouch, magnet therapy,Trust Technique, shoeless footcare for horses, Bowen technique,bioresonance, pasture managementand grazing breaks, mixed grazingcycling on pasture to limit parasite load, Korean natural farmingmethod, herbal ley mix, breedingfor health, observation and behaviour analysis to detect early onsetand signals of stress, positive healthmanagement system for poultry,keeping a closed herd, maintainingsmall groups.Other products mentioned are:micro-organisms used on compost,biodynamic preparations, diatomaceous earth for internal parasites and lice, charcoal for calvesscouring, colloidal silver, flower ofsulphur mixed with salt in the petlamb pen to prevent Orf, animalversion of Cellfood.When asked how they learntabout CAM, most respondentshave done a course in homeopathy.Most farmers report that theyuse CAM as prevention (88%)and treatment of acute problems(86%), but CAM is also widelyused routinely for stressful events(77%) and for chronic healthproblems (71%). Aagje De Jong Dreamstime.comFEATUREWhat CAM respondents to the survey use:50Homeopathic remedies including nosodes88% (191)Herbs and medicinal plants, herbal leys, wormers, tinctures68% (146)Essential / Plant oils (e.g. teatree, Neem) and derived products, e.g. Uddermint 63% (135)Fermented foods, e.g. grains, ACV, kefir, lactic acid bacteria (LAB)46% (99)Rescue Remedy or similar, e.g. Bach Flowers, Bush Flowers, Gem Essences40% (86)Pre- / probiotics33% (72)Bodywork: Physiotherapy / Massage / Chiropractic / Osteopathy24% (51)Energetic Healing including Radionics, Reiki24% (51)Cow Signals (Behaviour analysis to prevent illness and disease)18% (39)Acupuncture / Acupressure / Shiatsu9% (19)OBSALIM (diagnostic and feed adjustment method based on observation)7% (16)Above: To treatacute mastitis, onefarmer used Belladonna when theyfirst noticed theredness and thenPhytolacca the nextday. The ewe wasfeeding her lambsthe very next day.Top: The Calfscours nosode hashad impressiveresultsHomeopathy in Practice Spring 2021
Backyardphotography707 Dreamstime.comFEATUREIn 2020, WHAg ran asurvey to discover howlivestock farmers findthat using CAM affectsthe health and wellbeingof their animals ingeneralQ10 How respondents use CAMPreventative or maintenance: i.e. to prevent disease or maintain optimum healthAcute/first aid: e.g. infections, injuries, birthing problems, woundsRoutine stresses or events: e.g. weaning, de-horning, tail ringing, vet visitsChronic: recurrent or ongoing conditions88% (168)86% (163)77% (146)71% (134)Q12 How has learning and using CAMs influenced your farming practice?More holistic approach to health managementBetter observationEarly interventionGreater attention to my animals’ wellbeingBetter attention to maintaining causesBetter record keepingImproved hygieneConversion to organic or biodynamic85% (161)82% (155)71% (135)66% (125)62% (118)26% (50)20% (38)13% (25)Q13. Which of the following statements do you agree with?Please tick all that apply.My use of CAMs has contributed to / resulted in:Improved general health and wellbeing of livestockLower vet and medicine costsZero, low or reduced antibiotic useLower disease frequency and / or reduced severity of diseaseZero, low or reduced wormer useReduced frequency or severity of lamenessIncreased financial profitability of farmReduced frequency or severity of mastitisLower cull rate / re-stocking rateFewer incidences of milk withdrawalHigher live birth rateHigher fertility rateLower cell counts84% (157)66% (124)65% (123)65% (123)40% (75)36% (68)33% (62)30% (57)26% (49)26% (48)24% (46)22% (41)20% (38)Homeopathy in Practice Spring 2021Most farmers report (Q12) thatlearning and using CAM influences their practice towards amore holistic approach to healthmanagement, better observation,early intervention and better attention to animals’ wellbeing andto maintaining causes. Arounda quarter of the respondents sayit has resulted in better recordkeeping and improved hygiene.13% report conversion to organicor biodynamic.When questioning the results ofusing CAM (Q13), more than 50%respond that it has contributed toor resulted in improved health andwellbeing of livestock, lower vetand medicine costs, zero, low orreduced antibiotic use and lowerdisease frequency and / or severityof disease. 40% report zero, lowor reduced wormer use and aroundone-third report reduced frequencyor severity of lameness, increasedfinancial profitability of their farmand reduction of frequency orseverity of mastitis.Noteworthy is also that 26%report lower cull rate and fewercases of milk withdrawals, and24% higher live birth rate. Higherfertility is reported by 22% andlower cell counts by 20%. Comments under ‘other’ show thatresults improve with time afterlearning and introducing CAM.51
Benjawan Sittidech Dreamstime.comFEATUREAntibioticsZero antibioticsOf 187 farmers who answered‘Have you ever been requested toreduce antibiotics?’ (Q14) 38%respond that they have never beenasked to reduce antibiotics, and23% that they have been asked byeither their buyers / customers andsupermarkets, certification bodies,farmers’ organisations and media.33% respond that they have made/ are making efforts to reduceantibiotics use or use no antibioticat all based on a wish to contributeto the health of their livestock, thewider environment and their customers, the threat of resistance andthat it is better for their business.In Q15 we see that for 59% ofrespondents, CAM has helpedthem maintain or achieve low antibiotic use, 57% have been helpedto reduce antibiotics use and 24%report that using CAM has helpedthem maintain or achieve zero use.Of the 48 farms / 46 farmers wherezero antibiotics use is reported tohave been achieved or maintained,37.5% (18) are certified organic,37.5% (18) are uncertified organic/ biodynamic, 15% (7) are conventional and 10% (5) certifiedbiodynamic.79% (38) of the zero antibiotics group are commercial, 15% (7)keep livestock mainly for home use,and 6% (3) keep livestock mainly aspets or for grazing.The most impressive results in reducing antibiotics by using CAM, inorder of frequency, are reported forthe following problems (in Q17):Diarrhoea, eye infection, mastitis,ringworm, respiratory infections,worms, and for problems occurringaround birth.In order of frequency, CAMrespondents find the followinguseful in reducing antibiotics:52Observation: Manyfarmers find usingCAM leads to betterobservationhomeopathy, tea tree oil, Neem oil,Uddermint, herbal leys, and variousoils against flies.Farming practices such as stopping chemical use, rotation anddiversification are also mentioned.Specific homeopathic remedies frequently mentioned are, in order offrequency: Aconite, Arnica, Ignatia,Hepar sulph, Caulophyllum andCarbo veg.We see thatsuccessful farmersuse a variety ofCAMsHomeopathy in Practice Spring 2021
FEATUREEureka momentsThe 184 responses to Q18 ‘Pleaseshare any other standout successesor Eureka / lightbulb momentsyou may have experienced duringyour use of CAMs’ can be dividedinto five main categories (this canbe to do with anything – not justrestricted to farming):Treatment of acute problems (foranimals and humans)hour. Husband convinced by Pulsatilla1M for retained cleansing followingadvice in Ainsworths Herdsmansbook; he couldn’t believe the speed ofresponse.Kreosotum for CODD in sheep’s feet(CODD in effect rots the foot away).I thought about Creosote as a preservative used to stop timber rottinghence that made me think aboutKreosotum for sheep’s feet.In early days, realising that animalsdid not have to believe in homeopathyfor it to work! The results convincedmany non-believers of the power ofhomeopathy.Wound infection with antimicrobialresistant bacteria healed by homeopathy.Using remedies on sheep / lambs thatlook close to death. Recovery can bemiraculous.Patiently treating a totally lame17-year-old dachshund that the vetwanted to euthanise, with Arnica pillsand massaging with Weleda Arnicaoil.E Coli mastitis treatment with massage and Uddermint and continuousstripping of affected quarter, fullyrecovered.Mastitis, one quarter went fromwatery / no milk back to full recoveryin a couple of days.Standout successes are cows withbad acute mastitis who have beenrestored to full health. The lightbulbmoment was about 40 years ago withSecale for metritis, the first timewe used homeopathy with instantsuccess.It’s all about the vital force. Mytreatment of acute mastitis was astandout moment. I used Belladonnawhen I first noticed the redness andthen Phytolacca the next day. The ewewas feeding her lambs the very nextday. . The stockman was amazed.Also, the whole team has to havethe same understanding of health,or there is a tendency to reach forthe antibiotics. In this new world,Zoom classes are an amazing way toeducate farmers.I am getting easier lambings and better survival from mastitis.Multiple bee stings – no ointmentrequired, soreness gone within theHomeopathy in Practice Spring 2021Ringworm clearing up quickly withhomeopathy. Many acute mastitiscases. A cow with chronic mastitiswhich cleared within three days whenI found the right remedy. A sickly calffrom birth to 10 weeks old suddenlyimproved after Silica 30c twice a dayfor a week; we had used Silica previously, but the wrong potency andduration – a lightbulb moment.Treatment of chronic conditions(for animals and humans)The absolute magic and speed whenwe get it right, real visible resultscut through most arguments andcould change enough opinions tomake a major shift.Identifying cow signals and lookingat the whole animal and not just thevisible problem.Thyme herbally for prevention andtreatment of IBD, BVD.April 2018, after my first winter /spring of using remedies, I decidedto see if they had worked by gettingthe vet to do a pre-breeding scan ofthe cows after calving. He scanned 95cows after which he said, wide-eyed,‘in all my years of scanning cows Ihave never seen such a healthy herdof cows so soon after calving andBetter to produceless, higher qualityfood for the longterm than highlevels of poorerquality foodstill 2-3 weeks from the start of thebreeding season; you should have noproblem this year (2018).’ That wasmy Eureka moment!First time I witnessed an animalselecting the remedies she required,and the incredible bond we formedthrough doing so.A cow with a tumour on her eyelidwhich the vet was going to operate onfive days later: I gave the cow Pulsatilla; there was no sign of the tumourwhen the vet returned. A calf withchronic diarrhoea cured with Phosacid. Difficult calvings made mucheasier with homeopathy. ObservingOBSALIM signs on the cows whichalerted me to check the calibrationof the out-of-parlour cake feederswhich had just been serviced (theywere feeding far too much and thecows would have become acidotic).A chronically lame cow cured withSulphuric acid – based on her walking quickly.Stress reductionHorses are handled at least dailyand are incredibly dangerous (fightor flight animals) when panicking.Aconite, AAA and Ignatia means thatfrightened animals can be handled byjust one person and other membersof staff are released for other duties.53
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FEATUREUse of homeopathy at lambing andsuddenly realising that the wholelambing shed was quiet, full of thesound of contended ewes and lambsrather than the usual cacophony.Ignatia for pups leaving home, theysettle much quicker. Rescue remedyfor me pre-getting in a helicopter!Aconite for severely stressed postcalving cow that got herself stuckin the crush; instant result. Healinghands on lame animals. And a horsewhisperer!Remedies for beef cattle loading onto a lorry to go to slaughter, calmlyand quietly, to the shock of onlookers – and obviously taking the sameremedy myself.Observation is as important as treatment of the whole animal, not justillness or injury. Spending time beingmindful with them is a very important part of healing and maintaininggood health. A stress-free animal isa healthy one. First finding the HAWLcourse and then The Trust Techniquewere my two Eureka moments; theytook my life and those of my animalsinto a whole new world of peace andharmony. This is noticed by all whovisit us.ACV to reduce digestive disorderssuch as scours in young lambs.Coccidiosis is my personal standoutsuccess. Our vet said the only way toreduce Cocci without e.g. Veccoxanwould be VERY good bedding andaccepting some losses!Tea tree oil for fly control. Testedit by spraying on cat meat on a hotday; left the plate out and the flieswouldn’t come near it.We now use CAMs for all our animals,farm and pets, and also for our ownhealth and wellbeing. We are sograteful to our amazing vets who helpand work with us and our farm as awhole. We have seen an increase inbiodiversity on the farm, improvedsoil life and an increase in insects,birds and reptiles due to us stoppingthe use of chemicals such as wormers and antibiotics. The knock-oneffect is incredible, we will never goback!My major Eureka moment was torealise that prevention is better thancure. I really go by this German saying: Once the child has fallen into thewell, it’s too late.PreventionMy biggest Eureka was on the HAWLcourse when someone said she hada 21-year-old sheep! At the time oursheep lost their teeth at 6-7, so hadto be culled.Neem oil for tick control.Using a mix of remedies my neighbour had his first clear TB test in fiveyears.Homeopathy in Practice Spring 2021I really don’t get this CAMs business.To me farming is just observation,common sense and caring for youranimals in the way that works best. Itcan be quite different for the farmeracross the road because his soil isdifferent on the other side of thewater course.Experience with the veterinaryprofessionOf the 182 who responded to Q19‘What is your experience with theveterinary profession?’, around30% report positive experiencewith their vets. Many farmersdo not tell their vet that they useCAM, especially not homeopathy,as they are often met with or fearrejection. Two farmers report thattheir vet is led by sales of productsand that vets seem to see CAM asa threat to their profession.What advice would respondentslike to give to other farmers?The 182 responses to this question broadly fall into the followingcategories:Be open minded / give it a try /there is nothing to lose and agreat deal to gainTry it! Keep an open mind. Do acourse.The Watery mouth nosode has savedme 1800 over the last three years.Calf scours nosode is impressive. TheRingworm nosode works very well.I use remedies for recovery, but wetry not to have ill animals from thebeginning.Using Urtica urens on drying off!Weaning ewes and lambs, all wasquiet!Not had a Eureka moment yetThe advantage ofthis survey design isthat it was developedin cooperation withfive farmersAny treatment, alternative or conventional, only has a limited successrate. CAMs have a better success ratefor some diseases and conventionalfor others. Antibiotics for pneumoniacan be effective but do not necessarily prevent death. Useful in conjunction with CAMs.Give it a chance to work (trust that itwill) as in the future we won’t havethe open use of antibiotics so willneed an alternative.Better for the land.Imperative to decrease antibiotics use;must use CAM as much as possible.I can’t prove it works, but we get a lotof coincidences if it doesn’t!55
FEATUREEducate yourself, do a course,keep reading and learning fromother farmersIntroduce it step by stepTake the HAWL course. You will makeback the fees within a few monthsand after that it is real savings.Farming is for the long term. We cannot wipe out all threats or simplifythe systems in which we grow ourfood as this leaves them and usmore vulnerable to both existing andfuture threats. Better to produceless, higher quality food for the longterm than high levels of poorer quality food, leaving no options for thefuture. We must learn all the time toadapt, to adjust and to grow.It is our lack of knowledge that keepsus down, so keep trying. And keep improving your knowledge by courses,meetings, and books.Pick one or two CAMs to start with,try it out, try some more, talk toothers, learn, try out some more.As with any farm this is an ongoingmoving process, nothing is stagnant;routine yes, but always developing,things change, new challenges willcome, CAMs give so many morealternatives to improved health andprofitability.time. Use ACV as much as you can.Don’t make antibiotics or vaccinationyour first-choice treatment.Start with routine remedies forlambing and stress situations, andmaybe foot issues.Seek support from otherfarmers and vetsDon’t run before you can master thesimple stuff with homeopathy.Since I mainly use homeopathy, Irecommend starting with a fewremedies and learn them well:Aconitum, Arnica, Caulophyllum,Sepia, and Belladonna.Start homeopathy slowly. Get to knowone remedy and its uses one at aBe very observant of your animals;health and intervene early on withCAMs. Get vet if no improvement.Find a vet who is educated andhas expertise in CAM, especiallyhomeopathy.Join a holistic online group. Youmay find that you already knowand do a lot of it. Don’t just stick toherbal, homeopathic or allopathicmanagement. Use what works.INDIVIDUAL THERAPISTSA pioneering insurance package specifically designed for youBALENSSpecialist Insurance BrokersBALENS INSURANCEPACKAGE FOR THEALLIANCE OFREGISTEREDHOMEOPATHS»»»»» 6m Medical Malpractice 6m Professional Indemnity 6m Public & Products LiabilityTaxation and Legal PackageCover for temporary work abroad(Excluding the USA & Canada)» Policies available in Europe» Can include over 3,500 different therapies / activitiesBalens are a 4th generation,ethical family businessproviding exclusive insuranceschemes in the UK, Republicof Ireland and Europe.ering you one of thewidest Insurance coversavailable with competitivepremiums to match.Telephone: 01684 580 771 Web: www.balens.co.uk Email:info@balens.co.ukBalens Ltd is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct AuthorityFor the purpose of insurance only The Alliance of Registered Homeopaths are Introducer Representatives of Balens Ltd56Homeopathy in Practice Spring 2021
FEATUREGlossaryAnthelmintics or antihelminthics Group of antiparasitic drugs that expel parasitic worms (helminths) and other internal parasites fromthe body by either stunning or killing them.Bioresonance Type of therapy used in holistic or complementary medicine. It uses a machine to measure the frequency of energy wavelengths coming from the body. Those measures are then used to diagnose diseaseand other issues.BVD Bovine viral diarrhoea.Calf scours Clinical syndrome characterised by diarrhoea and dehydration.Cellfood Cellfood supplements deliver oxygen, minerals, enzymes and amino acids at cellular level. They candetoxify the body and increase energy by transporting oxygen to cells.Coccidiosis Parasitic disease of the intestinal tract of animals caused by coccidian protozoa; the primary symptomis diarrhoea which may become bloody in severe cases.CODD Contagious ovine digital dermatitis is a severe foot condition of sheep.CowSignals Simple and practical approach to improve dairy management; the goal is to improve cow welfare.Diatomaceous earth Naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that has been crumbled into a fine white powder.Drying off At the end of lactation, dairy cows require a dry period to allow udder tissue to repair and rejuvenate.IBD Inflammatory bowel disease.Korean natural farming Self-sufficient farming system that involves the culturing of indigenous microorganisms (IMO) – bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and protozoa – in place of inorganic fertilizers to produce fertile soil.LAB (Lactic acid bacteria) Group of bacteria that include genera such as Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Pediococcus, Enterococcus,and Streptococcus and are frequently found in dairy fermented foods.Metritis Inflammation of the wall of the uterus.OBSALIM The different OBSALIM tools allow you to discover a unique and original method: Diagnoses and dietaryadjustments based on the observation of cattle, sheep or goats.Orf Viral skin disease that can be spread to humans by handling infected sheep and goats.Postparturient hypocalcaemia Disorder characterised by abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood (hypocalcaemia). It occurs in(milk fever) cows most commonly within three days after they have calved, at a time when the cow’s production ofmilk has put a severe strain on its calcium stores.Radionics Healing technique in which our natural intuitive faculties are used both to discover the energeticdisturbances underlying illness and to encourage the return of a normal energetic field that supportshealth; it can be used to help humans and animals and in agriculture.Salutogenesis The term describes an approach focusing on factors that support human health and well-being, ratherthan on factors that cause disease.Tellington TTouch The method is based on circular movements of fingers and hands over the entire body of a companionanimal with the goal of activating cellular intelligence.Trust Technique Combination of animal communication and animal healing, structured in an easy to use format for petowners and animal professionals.Watery Mouth Disease (WMD) Start talking to older farmers tosee what they used, as that usuallyworked even though it may take abit longer. Use Neem oil for flies.It will change the way you look atthe farm and your animalsObserve, observe, observe. Watchyour animals closely and see whatHomeopathy in Practice Spring 2021Bacterial disease of neonatal lambs, especially in an intensive indoor situation.they do and how they do it. How havethey changed? What exactly is going on?It helps you understand the languagethe animals speak.You need to completely change theway you look at the farm and youranimals. It is not this remedy for thisdisease and that for the other. Youneed a holistic management strategybased on listening, looking, smelling,noticing, contemplating and thinkingabout everything that is going on, allthe time. Then you will know what theright things to do are. If you can do atraining course, do it, it will pay off.Less is often more!57
FEATUREKnow your animals. Unlike conventional approaches, CAM is more abouthealing individuals than treatingspecific conditions. Unless you canaccept and adopt this mind-set youare unlikely to find solutions.I think it is a more natural, holisticand kinder way of farming, and thatthe welfare and wellbeing of theanimals will improve drastically if youuse even just a few methods insteadof always reaching for conventionalmedication.Discussion and conclusionsAfter doing a literature search wefound no other survey with a similar design. The advantage of thissurvey design is that it was developed in cooperation with five farmers from the group we wanted toinvestigate – a survey by farmers forfarmers, which we see as a strength.As well as quantitative questions,the amount of open / qualitativequestions resulted in informationwe would not otherwise have beenable to collect within the timeframeand given the resources available.We see that successful farmersuse a variety of CAMs and continue to learn and develop throughout their farming career. The datashows that homeopathy and otherCAMs are integrated into healthmanagement practices whetherfarmers are conventional or organic/ biodynamic, commercial or noncommercial. Most important CAM,including homeopathy, offers toolsto reduce and refine the use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials. Asmany as 24% of the respondents tothis survey have become antibiotics-free.Main trendsFrom the responses of a total of221 conventional and orga
establish best practice. It is not Lawrence is a pioneer in organic farming and research in the UK and was awarded an OBE in 2001 for his lifelong engagement in this field. He founded and was director of the Organic Research Centre for over 30 years and sits on several organic forums in the UK and internationally. His interest in homeopathy started
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