Brendon Bumpkin
Member
Short notice but hopefully still time for most of those who are interested.
Wording from the website (http://www.regenag.co.uk/index.php/course-calendar/animal-herbal-medicine):
Animal Herbal Medicine - An Introduction
Workshop with Jane Wallwork-Gush
Huntstile Organic Farm, Goathurst, Nr Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DQ
Tuesday 17th May
There are a number of approaches to using herbal medicine with animals; zoopharmacognosy or the principle of animal self-selection, homeopathy and adding herbs singularly or in blends to the feed and of course external or topical applications. As a herbalist and smallholder Jane will present a simple and practical approach that can be adapted to the size of the smallholding or farm and stock held.
In Jane’s words:
Prevention is better than cure. My partner and I have two green food supplements for the winter months when our cattle and pigs are indoors. The constituents of these boost immunity and provide a good source of nutrients where hay is being fed to cattle and it also includes some powdered roots and mushrooms for the pigs. It is important to have a few standard remedies and base herbs available for use. It is not always practically or economically viable to have a wide and varied selection of plants, oils and other preparations to hand, particularly essential oils as these can be expensive. With a few simple herbs, powders, oils and essential oils a basic kit is easy and commercially viable to use and maintain and can support your livestock in good health. We have a great relationship with our vet and accurate diagnosis is vital - however, we don’t wish to see him too often.
Timetable
Arrivals from 9.00am
9.30 – 10.00am: An overview of the day and introduction to each other by means of roundtable discussion.
10.00 – 11.15am: Prevention versus cure – looking at the benefits of using herbs as a general part of the diet to increase immunity and to prevent disease. In this section we will also look at the use of herbs for different types of issues to include fungal problems, bacterial infection, viruses, allergic responses and parasites.
11.15 – 11.30am – Coffee Break
11.30 – 13.00 - Introduction to the herbs and medicinal forms; tinctures, macerated oils, essential oils, powders and fresh and dry herbs. We will also look at the properties of individual herbs and their uses. This will be a selection of herbs that can be considered the basic kit. We will examine samples and also the season where they are available fresh.
13.00- 13.45: Lunch Break
13.45 – 15.00: Introduction to useful products and practical demonstration of how to make them.
15.00 – 15.15: Tea Break
15.15 – 16.00: Applications of the remedies and methods of use
16.00- 16.30: Question & Answer session as a round table discussion
16.30 : Session Closed
Fees:
Individuals: £65
Organisations: £85
Fee includes all materials, plus some samples to take away. Pot luck lunch (bring food to share).
Please note: If you enquire with Huntstile Organic Farm, they may have some accommodation available should you need it.
Wording from the website (http://www.regenag.co.uk/index.php/course-calendar/animal-herbal-medicine):
Animal Herbal Medicine - An Introduction
Workshop with Jane Wallwork-Gush
Huntstile Organic Farm, Goathurst, Nr Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DQ
Tuesday 17th May
There are a number of approaches to using herbal medicine with animals; zoopharmacognosy or the principle of animal self-selection, homeopathy and adding herbs singularly or in blends to the feed and of course external or topical applications. As a herbalist and smallholder Jane will present a simple and practical approach that can be adapted to the size of the smallholding or farm and stock held.
In Jane’s words:
Prevention is better than cure. My partner and I have two green food supplements for the winter months when our cattle and pigs are indoors. The constituents of these boost immunity and provide a good source of nutrients where hay is being fed to cattle and it also includes some powdered roots and mushrooms for the pigs. It is important to have a few standard remedies and base herbs available for use. It is not always practically or economically viable to have a wide and varied selection of plants, oils and other preparations to hand, particularly essential oils as these can be expensive. With a few simple herbs, powders, oils and essential oils a basic kit is easy and commercially viable to use and maintain and can support your livestock in good health. We have a great relationship with our vet and accurate diagnosis is vital - however, we don’t wish to see him too often.
Timetable
Arrivals from 9.00am
9.30 – 10.00am: An overview of the day and introduction to each other by means of roundtable discussion.
10.00 – 11.15am: Prevention versus cure – looking at the benefits of using herbs as a general part of the diet to increase immunity and to prevent disease. In this section we will also look at the use of herbs for different types of issues to include fungal problems, bacterial infection, viruses, allergic responses and parasites.
11.15 – 11.30am – Coffee Break
11.30 – 13.00 - Introduction to the herbs and medicinal forms; tinctures, macerated oils, essential oils, powders and fresh and dry herbs. We will also look at the properties of individual herbs and their uses. This will be a selection of herbs that can be considered the basic kit. We will examine samples and also the season where they are available fresh.
13.00- 13.45: Lunch Break
13.45 – 15.00: Introduction to useful products and practical demonstration of how to make them.
15.00 – 15.15: Tea Break
15.15 – 16.00: Applications of the remedies and methods of use
16.00- 16.30: Question & Answer session as a round table discussion
16.30 : Session Closed
Fees:
Individuals: £65
Organisations: £85
Fee includes all materials, plus some samples to take away. Pot luck lunch (bring food to share).
Please note: If you enquire with Huntstile Organic Farm, they may have some accommodation available should you need it.