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Warsaw researchers evaluate the role of CBD as a palliative treatment in a dog
This case study is the first to describe in detail a comparison of treatment schemes and the identification of a beneficial effect of hemp oil in multimodal oncology palliative treatment, even when curative approaches did not provide tumor remission.
Polish researchers study the antioxidant role of CBD in bees
Polish specialists demonstrated that CBD/hemp oil extracts added to the diet of bees prolong their life and contribute to a positive stimulation of the immune system. In addition, they reported that supplementation with hemp extract increases the activity of the antioxidant system.
Italian and Brazilian specialists publish first case report on the use of CBD as a treatment for stereotypy in horses
In mid-February 2023, the journal Veterinary and Animal Science published the first case report of a mare treated with cannabidiol (CBD) because she presented a stereotypy composed of two of the main behavioral problems in this species: wood biting and air swallowing.
Trends in the use of CBD by tutors in Slovenia.
Thanks to the Medicines Act and the Pharmaceutical Practice Act, the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes is allowed in Slovenia. As a result, veterinary doctors conducted a survey to assess the use of CBD products by dog and cat guardians in the Balkan country.
Use of medicinal plants by veterinarians in Spain
In mid-December 2022, the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science published a study documenting the use, patterns and attitudes of small-species veterinary practitioners in Spain about medicinal plants (including cannabis).
Evaluation of the efficacy of CBD and CBDA in dogs that underwent osteotomy.
Specialists published on CBD and CBDA-based treatments in dogs undergoing osteomy.
October 2021: good news in the cannabis industry
In this month we did not register any progress in the cannabis industry in our country, but this does not mean that in October 2021 there will be no good news to celebrate. There has been talk about the expansion of international markets, investments and market trends. In the United States, there is the possibility that in New York, patients suffering from epilepsy will be able to access cannabis-based treatments in a simpler way. At the same time, countries such as Colombia continue to set a standard in the business sector with the high number of exports. Below, we present what has attracted the most attention in recent weeks.
Updates blog: How did the cannabis industry perform in July 2021?
While July was one of the least eventful months in terms of legislative developments, the cannabis industry presented some important good news on the commercial and technology development side in 2021.