Linda, Like Dr. Kellon said, try not to be so hard on yourself.  Many, ma ny of the folks on this list were where you are now (including me), so we know the feeling.  Don't waste your energy on

Hello, Just got back the results on Mill's latest blood work from Cornell. I am not sure where to go from here. I will get this to her file later today. She has been on 1.5mg of Pergolide. ACTH

I don't know how risky the Karo challenge is, but the risk is not zero. Thanks for the info, Dr. Kellon.  I ema iled them a few questions this morning and am waiting on a reply.  I am not too

While not on the emergency diet, my 350# Cushings gelding gets 1 tsp salt, and 3/4 ounce of flax (I think its around 3 tablespoons - he's getting Omega Horseshine in his SmartPaks at .75 scoop dose,

If you can't use the hay, you can go to the Ontario Dehy Timothy Balance cubes. Since you can get other TC products, you should be able to get these. If your store isn't familiar with them, give

Thank you so much Dr. Kellon for your reply and your kind words! I saw to it he had no grain in the morning and had hay througout the day in a haynet prior to the blood pull at 4pm. The Cornell

I have been asked to post this here by Dr. Joe Bertone. Dr. Bertone is a past FDA veterinarian, researcher, author and currently Professor, Equine Medicine, at College of Veterinary Medicine Western

Hi Linda, I'm sorry you don't have more support "on the ground", but you'll find plenty here. A "normal" insulin depends on when and what the horse was last fed. An insulin of 40 uIU/mL is normal

This time of year a lot of members use this handy tri-fold educational piece at clinics, with their vets, farriers, trimmers and with other horse owners to help get the word out. I just uploaded a

Hi Laura Warm/hot water is okay. Peas are okay too. Good amino acid profile. Glad he likes it! Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 NewEnglandEquineBalance@...

I participated in this study because I believe in supporting anything that even hints at IR/Cushings/EMS/laminitis research. I do not care if studies are perfectly designed or not, and I don't care if

--- In EquineCushings@..., "Lavinia" <dnlf@...> wrote: Thank you! Theresa and Khaiti 2003, CA > > , > > Vit E is fed at 1000iu per 500 lbs bodyweight.> HTH> > > Lavinia, Dante,

Sky, Pick a day/time when you can be around to watch and supervise to make sure your horse can't get the muzzle off, as mine have been super devious over the years. I also would caution you about

Mandy, Thank you so much for your quick reply. I just removed the .docx test results and uploaded as .doc. I believe you can open them now. My confusion is why Vet (and BO) don't think my horse

If one goal of the study is to determine if an oral Karo challenge is more sensitive at picking up IR than a fasting insulin and glucose there's not much doubt as to how that will turn out. Many

Can someone tell me how much salt and flax to give a 300 lb pony on the emergency diet?   I've been guessing and giving her 1/2 tsp. salt and 2 tsp. flax (before grinding) am and pm on her

Here's another one, same group, that concluded 18% starch was appropriate for horses with metabolic issues because insulin and glucose responses were lower than with 28%

I suspect that came from this study: <http://www.crfarms.org/new_gfx/trials/Equine/E08%20MSU27%20-%20CRF%20page%201%20jpg.jpg> It's very sketchy on details and they don't specify type of starch,

My pony is a Shetland & therefore not eligible. I would be reluctant to change anything at the moment as he is so stable.   Diane Witherspoon To: EquineCushings@... Sent: Tuesday, 24

I am new to this but was wondering whether or not it's ok to soak the cubes in hot water? I ask this because they contain minerals. I was concerned whether or not hot water might alter them in some