Farm & Horse Kit Remedies
Our Farmers Kits include the Beginners Kit, Extension Kit and Breeders Kit plus six individual remedies as required specifically by you over the first twelve months.
We are farmers too and understand your needs and this is why our kits come with our back up support at every stage of use.
Accident remedy – this is a mixed remedy the paragraphs below describe in detail the action of each remedy individually
All conditions involving injury will benefit from this wonderful remedy, sometimes to a quite surprising extent. Its symptoms primarily fit the bruising picture, but fear of being touched is also a useful indication. It has often-underrated ‘antiseptic’ properties, being used internally to prevent infection in wounds. Blood in milk, haematoma and laminitis in new mothers all respond well. A major and essential remedy.
The main actions of this remedy are on skin, mucous membranes, muscles and fibrous tissues, producing pain and blisters. Its main use in stock medicine is in its effect on the musculoskeletal system, where it produces stiffness and lameness, which is worse for rest. The first few movements from rest are very shaky, and the animal then frees off and can even appear normal. There is generally a raised thirst and symptoms are worse for cold, wet or damp conditions. Under these circumstances, such conditions are peritonitis, cellulitis, photosensitization, mamillitis, arthritis, muscular pains and even scour can respond to treatment by this remedy.
This remedy has its main function around fibrous tissues (the tendons, ligaments, aponeuroses, joint capsules, periosteum, capsule of the eye, for instance), healing the effects of trauma, over-exertion, etc. The symptoms tend to improve with continued motion but are worse after rest. Its weather modalities are also similar, with symptoms worse in cold damp weather. There may be uses in rectal prolapse and it has been used to prevent threatened abortion.
Infection remedy
In cases of injury to areas rich in nerve endings, this is the remedy of choice. It has a soothing effect and helps recovery of the nerve endings. Its action on nerves also gives it anti-tetanus properties. Lacerations, grazes and laminitis are very beneficially affected, and its ‘pain-killing’ effect is invaluable. Photosensitization in stock also responds well – the pain, shock and tissue damage are minimised and the underlying liver damage is ameliorated. This remedy is also of value in spinal injury. It may be considered as the ‘homoeopathic morphine’. This remedy is superb at pushing out infection to allow it to heal completely from the body.
Poison remedy
This remedy has use in situations of collapse, dehydration, profuse diarrhoea, restlessness and thirst as major symptoms. The patient has a dry mouth with thirst, is usually restless; if diarrhoea occurs it is foul-smelling and profuse, and is produced with straining. The anus is often excoriated. Abdominal swelling can accompany these symptoms and there can be rasping breathing, like an asthmatic human, along with a short, dry cough. Peritonitis can respond if it is accompanied by the painful ascites, which is a symptom of the remedy. Skin lesions show dry flakes and hair loss. Symptoms are generally worse at night (after midnight), and in cold or wet weather. Use this remedy in all cases of suspected poisoning from water, food, chemicals, etc that result in diarrhoea.
Fever remedy
This remedy is characterised by febrile and inflammatory states where there is much heat, redness, fullness and pain. The pulse is usually full and bounding. There are delirious and convulsive symptoms in its picture. Use it with confidence in all febrile or inflammatory states where these symptoms are uppermost. Minor symptoms are a thirst, dry mouth, and dilated pupil. Symptoms are usually worse for affected parts being touched, and the animals reacts badly to noise. Signs and symptoms usually centre on the head.
Bites & Stings remedy
This is our lead remedy in all bites and stings cases. It stops the pain and allows the poison to leave the system. It is great for removing mites that are living in the skin and resulting in unhealthy skin spots and itchy skin.
Used in tick poisoning situations we find it allows the body to create a natural immunity to ticks in the future.
This remedy is usually used for puncture wounds because of its ability to aid the healing of such wounds from the bottom upwards. It is reputed to have anti-tetanus properties, possibly for the same reason; it also appears to help oxygenation of cold, cyanotic areas around puncture wounds and contusions, and this may be its route to preventing tetanus. Eye ulcers also respond when caused by contusion or puncturing. Apart from this well-known indication, arthritic conditions can respond if the symptoms are worse for warmth. We have had great results using this remedy in the case of buffalo fly and tick poisoning, mites causing itching on the skin, etc.
Abscess remedy
We use this remedy for releasing all types of unknown lumps and bumps. It will push out a foreign object like a grass seed in no time at all, removing the necessity of surgery.
This is a constitutional remedy of importance in stock, characterised by bony deformities and gait abnormalities. The animal stands and moves with a very angular and bony appearance. Elbows produce, joints are large and the back drops. It is the picture of rickets. Hoof growth can also be seriously affected, producing weak, unhealthy horn with a tendency to distortion and fissures. On a more ‘local’ level, think of this remedy in all chronic suppurative conditions, especially if foreign material is present. Silica awakens the diminished reactivity of the body to enhance its ability to reject and heal such lesions.
This ability to stimulate the body’s response makes it useful in cases of chronic mastitis. For this reason I counsel caution in it blanket use for helping foot problems in herd (for which it is very useful), since this regime could awaken many cases of chronic, sub-clinical mastitis, causing an apparent mastitis storm.
Itch/Breathing remedy
This remedy can be used to help the body recover from the residual effects of previous conventional drug therapy. It can be used in the treatment of hepatic congestion leading to constipation, and also in the treatment of mastitis. In mastitis, milk flow is reduced or suppressed totally, the gland becomes inflamed and hot, and teats can become hot and painful. The inflammation of the udder is characterised by heat, redness and nodules in the deeper tissues. Skin conditions which are worse for heat may respond. Chronic nasal catarrhal conditions, which show scabby, ulcerated nostrils with bleeding sores, are also an opportunity to consider this remedy.
Overindulgence
This remedy is clearly indicated by any condition arising from over-feeding with rich food. This fits the underlying state of intensively managed cattle very well. The rumen becomes sluggish and perhaps bloated, the liver becomes overloaded and its action deficient. As a result the blood becomes loaded with abnormal by-products of rumen metabolism. The animal is torpid but highly reactive and bad-tempered. Dung can be hard and dry and expelled with difficulty in discrete clumps, and even some unproductive efforts can be made. Alternatively, it may be acid, fermentative and very loose. In extreme cases, overt toxicity can occur with incoordination. Acetonemia is another possible sign of this great disturbance. The remedy can therefore be used as a great constitutional remedy or as a more superficial detoxifying treatment. It is one of the ‘drainage’ remedies of homeopathy. Symptoms are often worse in the morning, worse for stimulation and for chilling. Complaints often follow a feed of concentrates.
Stings
Swelling is the keynote of this remedy. When swellings or urine retention occur, then this remedy is indicated. (Even more strongly indicated is urine retention on account of oedematous swelling, such as may occur after a bad calving.) The remedy induces a type of diuresis, helping to clear pulmonary oedema, ascites, cystic ovaries and mastitis whenever the symptoms suit and are accompanied by a lack of thirst and a desire for fresh air. Patients respond favourably to cold bathing of oedematous areas.
This remedy is perfect for stings that result in large swellings eg. Bee and wasp stings.
Sudden Illness
This remedy is suited to cases of sudden physical or mental shock, sudden or early fever, usually with anxiety, or conditions arising from chilling. It is also of use in cases of sudden, profuse, bright haemorrhage. Symptoms are usually permutations of any of the following: red, inflamed eyes with lacrimation; fluid, watery nasal discharge; tense, rapid pulse; urine retention and thirst. The animal often displays shuddering or shivering in response to shock or fear. The remedy especially suits the animal which is robust in appearance and dynamic in action. Symptoms usually centre on the chest and are worse after cold wind exposure and worse at night, especially before midnight. Use this remedy in dramatic conditions, especially if the symptoms tend to create panic in the patient, yourself or other observers.
Skin Bath/Disinfectant
This is usually used topically as a lotion to aid healing, for which it is quite startlingly effective. Use it on grazes, open wounds and indolent ulcers. It can be combines with Hypericum when paid is a feature. Use it as a lotion for internal calving injury or for uterine irrigations. It may also be locally helpful as an infusion into the udder in cases of mastitis and as an aid to the treatment of cracked teats.
Travel Sickness
We use this remedy for reducing the effects of travel sickness. However it can also be used for healing other things, as listed below.
Use for eruptions and discharges on the mucous membranes. Eczma type eruptions around ears, eyelids and feet, producing fissures which are slow to heal. The skin is usually dry. Complaints are usually worse in cold weather.
Use this remedy when there is loss of bright red blood from any orifice. Frank blood in milk, faeces, expectoration, etc. Haemorrhages from the womb build up and are expelled in periodic gushes. There is a spasmodic cough in respiratory conditions with difficult, bubbling, rattle breathing. In diarrhoeic conditions there is tenesmus with greenish dung. Symptoms can be aggravated by warm humid conditions.
Retained Placenta
This remedy is mainly for the females of the herd. She is shy but friendly, gentle in actions, has a dainty, trusting facial expression with obviously feminine features. She is prone to bland, catarrhal inflammation of all mucous membranes, which produce cloudy mucus or greenish-yellow mucopurulent material. Difficult though it is to observe in a cow, especially one in milk, her thirst is markedly less than that of her fellows. Symptoms are always better in open air and worse in a warm ‘close’ humid atmosphere. Apart from the catarrhal symptoms which can affect respiratory system, eyes, womb or udder (suppressed milk flow of a watery nature), Pulsatilla also shows symptoms of venous congestion, especially in the hind legs and pelvic organs. Infertility can arise from ovarian inactivity, and parturition may become delayed due to venous congestive condition of the womb.
Infertility
It is our experience with this amazing remedy that most animals will come into season approx. six weeks from administering. The action of this remedy works directly on the reproductive system, rebalancing any problems and creating a true and long term healing with regard to fertility.
Bonding
Again another female remedy. The animal is usually loose limbed, slack appearance, because all ligaments and connective tissue lose their tone and function. The pelvis, the pelvic organs and perineum all sag. The legs take on an aged worn-out appearance, being weak and sagging under the weight of the cow. The cow is prone to fertility and uterine problems, and can become totally indifferent to her calf at calving time. There are venous congestions, especially in the pelvic area; per rectum, the womb feels large, thickened and flaccid, and drops away into the abdomen. There is a tendency to prolapse. The udder is large and sages, and there is a tendency to blood in the milk. Symptoms are better for warmth and worse for cold. There are similarities in its action to the Retained Placenta remedy and animals tend to ‘age’ into this remedy.
Grief
This is a convulsive remedy, although the conditions requiring its use have strong roots in mental responses to grief and bereavement. These may sound purely human in nature but they can strongly affect animals too. The animal has a tendency to hysteria. Post-weaning disease where mental trauma is considered to be a factor especially if the patient is excitable.
Bone Knit
One of the great injury remedies, its primarily thought of in connection with its beneficial effects on bone injury. Its use as a routine in fracture treatments is always beneficial. Think of it also in connection with blows to the eye area and the eyeball itself. Great as a general injury remedy.
Mastitis
Great affinity for serous membranes, and its symptoms are all worse for movement. These two points are a good basic guide to its use in cattle. Suitable cases of dry hard cough, dry rubbing sounds from the chest on auscultation, dry mouth, copious thirst, painful swollen joints, mastitis, etc, all show the modality of being worse for movement. The pneumonia calf will stand while the others run past it, or it may lie on its more painful lung to restrict movement. The mastitis cow will stand while she is examined, despite her painful, swollen hard udder, or she may lie firmly on the affected quarter to limit movements. Her milk is usually diminished. Arthritic animals show hot, painful, swollen joints. All types of Bryonia illness see the animal lying down a great deal of the day in order to relieve the pain from movement. Symptoms may be worse in warmer surroundings.