Good animal husbandry practices and animal health are vital for people living in poorer countries. This practical learning manual is a realistic guide for those who are responsible for training farmers in poor countries, taking into account traditional farming systems, existing inputs and resources, sustainable farming initiatives and advising on the right approaches to training. The overall aims are to improve the condition and health of livestock in poor countries and the lives of the people in these countries.

This text explains what healing means, how it works and how it can work in the context of animals. Margrit Coates provides practical guidance on learning the skill, when and where to do it, along with the do's and don'ts. She explains what chakras are, how energy runs through a living being, and how healing can be a benefit. There are many case histories included, histories of horses who have been sick, depresses, injured or terminally ill, and how healing has helped them. This book is intended for those who work with horses or around them, orthose who just have an interest in horses.