Most people may think farm animals only need food, water, exercise and clean shelter. But we believe essential oils should be added to the list of must have’s as they can benefit a ton from using them as can you as the owner or farmer!

General guidelines for using essential oils for farm animals:

 

● Always dilute with a carrier oil. We recommend Fractionated Coconut Oil.

● For very large farm animals, like horses and cattle, it is recommended to start with 10 drops. Unless otherwise indicated on the product label, dilution is unnecessary.

● For hoofed animals, it is recommended to topically apply oils to the spine or flanks.

● Rub oils onto your own hands and then stroke the animal’s fur. For large or hard-to-reach areas, combine essential oils with a carrier oil or water in a spray bottle for easier application.

● Never put oils in eyes or ears!

● Heavily dilute or avoid using “hot oils” on farm animals’ skin. Examples are Peppermint or Oregano which can burn their skin.

Horses

 

 

Horses, despite their size they can be sensitive. Use the same dosage for horses as for an adult human. And less for pregnant mares and ponies, etc. The oils do not build up in the system like drugs do so reapply as needed.

 

Essential oils safe for Horses:

 

 

● DigestZen: ulcers, colic, diarrhea, constipation, internal parasites, general gastrointestinal wellness

● Frankincense: anxiety, inflammation, cuts, scrapes, sarcoids, tumors, proud flesh

● Balance: stress, trailering, shows, anxiety, excess energy, overall wellbeing, (for joint issues use with lemongrass and Deep Blue)

● AromaTouch/Deep Blue oil or Rub: laminitis, joint pain, back soreness, tying up, heat stroke, overworked muscles

● Lavender: hives, allergies, fly bite sensitivity, burns, inflammation, summer itch, abscesses, conjunctivitis, tumors, vertigo, wound care

●OnGuard: immune support, thrush, abscesses, bacterial or viral infections

● Oregano: abscesses, bacterial or viral infections, fungal infections, thrush, strangles, MRSA, immune support

● Melaleuca: hoof rot, rain root, ringworm, cuts, scrapes, dermatitis, strep, staph, wound care

● Breathe: heaves, allergies, sinus infections, pneumonia, upper respiratory infections, heat stroke

● TerraShield: lice, mange, flies, ticks, bots, mosquitoes

Livestock

 

 

Essential oils with dairy cattle are now being considered as a way to improve or alter rumen fermentation (the cow’s first stomach) in order to reduce methane gas production. Worms and parasites are the number one issue on any farm and essential oils are being used successfully by many to combat this serious threat.

 

Safe oils for this bunch:

 

 

● OnGuard: immune support, mastitis, coccidiosis, caseous lymphadenitis, abscesses, bacterial or viral infections, hoof conditions, general herd health

● DigestZen: bloat, scours, diarrhea, constipation, internal parasites, milk production, general gastrointestinal wellness

● Frankincense: inflammation, cuts, scrapes, tumors, cystic ovaries, pain management, eye conditions, lymphoma

● Oregano: abscesses, bacterial or viral infections, scrapie, vesicular lesions, cryptosporidia, fungal infections, herd outbreaks

● Balance: stress, fear, showing, anxiety, broken bones, joint pain, tendon and ligament issues, spine alignment, overall wellbeing

● Lemongrass: dehorning, lameness, scours, mastitis, tendon and ligament regeneration, arthritis, fungal infections, bladder infections, edema and fluid retention, parasites

● Breathe: allergies, sinus infections, pneumonia, upper respiratory infections, cough

● TerraShield: lice, mange, flies, ticks, bots, mosquitoes

● Lavender/ Serenity: allergies, burns, inflammation, cuts, stress, birthing, anxiety, depression

● Melaleuca: ringworm, lacerations, scrapes, dermatitis, bacterial and fungal infections

● Strongly scented essential oils like Rosemary, Cedar, Lavender, and Eucalyptus naturally repel pests and lessen the stress on the herd.

● Cinnamon, a “hot oil,” and along with Clove, and Oregano oil can help to reduce fermented protein in the rumen (cow’s first stomach).

 

Chickens

 

Chickens breathe differently than mammals. They do not have a diaphragm and use the rib cage and breastbone to move the air in and out of the body. Their lung relies on air sacs to distributed oxygen to their bodies. As a result, chickens breathe in higher concentrations of oxygen and whatever else it is the air.

 

Here are a few oils you can use to care for your chickens:

 

 

● Citrus oils especially Lemon for cleaning their coop and to promote clear breathing

● Lavender, Melaleuca, and Frankincense for wounds

● Oregano is used from wound care to intestinal worms, to a replacement for routine antibiotics in flock health care and prevention.

● Marjoram added to the water of broiler chicks is a great natural way to enhance their immunity and promote growth.

● Adding Thyme, Eucalyptus, and Oregano to their water is a great way to ensure that their eggs are safe! Add a drop of each in each gallon of water.

Make Sure It’s The Good Stuff

Always use the very best quality essential oils you can find. As a general rule of thumb, the more complex the fragrance the more aromatic compounds the oil will contain. You can literally smell the difference! We only recommend doTERRA essential oils, because we trust them.  dōTERRA’s oils are tested by batch and are so pure that you can use them topically on cats sporadically in a highly diluted form.

 

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*These products have not been approved by the FDA or TGA and are not intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any disease. Please seek advice of a trained health care professional where appropriate, especially if pregnant or breastfeeding. The limited information found on this website is for informational purposes only. You should never rely solely on the information found here and if you have any health condition or illness always seek out the advice of a trained professional.