And is it possible that some horses insulin levels are more sensitive to starch even than twice the ESC? I tried my mare on some bentgrass hay with 4.2 ESC and 2.0 starch. Her manure got a little

They were sent express mail at 2:30pm yesterday, with delivery guaranteed by 3pm today and are missing. If the box turns up is there any value to having the tests done? > the same thing happened to

If it is glucose instead of insulin, does that still mean that I should look for hay with the lowest [ESC + 2x starch] if my mare is extremely insulin-resistant and I'm looking for the least challenge

i'm testing my horse tomorrow 8 a.m. for acth, insulin, glucose. I know about non-fasting for the insulin/glucose. but should my horse have had her pergolide before testing and if so how far in

Hi Sarah, Sounds like you are on the right track! Just a quick reminder to trim your posts (delete all or most of the post you're responding to) and to also add your date of joining the list to your

Hi Renee, Welcome to the group. So many of us have been in your place- with confusing information as well as misinformation. The list philosophy is DDT/E. Now get comfy........:-D DIAGNOSIS by

I sent an apology to Lisanne; Just wanted to say that I didn't mean to be thoughtless and hijack her post. I know how frustrating it can be when you are just trying to get answers so apologies to all.

Easy for you! No, I think I've got it. Since I just got a new batch of IntegriHoof today, I think I'll stick to IH for 1/2 dose once I get the biotin and methionine. I'll add the Phos and adjust the

Yes, thank you, Andrea (again!). Diesel is IR/PPID and on Metformin (as well as pergolide), and hasn't been doing very well since his last chemo for SCC in early June. I am busy in the trenches with

Thanks, Lavinia. Fortunately the samples arrived at Cornell which I found out when the prelim glucose results were faxed. The USPS server was down so their tracking showed nothing since last night

--- In EquineCushings@..., "drkellon" <drkellon@...> wrote: Hi Dr. Kellon, From what you are seeing on these x-rays, should I be changing Pabatsa's diet? I am concerned about the

My miniature pony isn't recovering fully from a bout of founder despite correct diet and management. Carol Layton advised Acetyl Carnitine, AAKG and Jiaojulan and said I should join this group and

Hi Renee, You'll be getting a welcome with alot of details from one of the pros, but in the meantime... The 1st thing I did was pull Chappie off pasture completely and do the drylot. You'll be

Hi Jean Your spread sheet shows she's getting adequate crude protein at 767 grams. Maintenance requirements for and average horse of her size would be 573 grams. (See Line 8) She might benefit from

Just to make this perfectly clear, weight loss is not a reason to feed oats. Oats are used ONLY to help boost liver and muscle glycogen in IR horses that are in work. Timing of the feeding is very

Vet was here at 8am. Pulled duplicate blood work for I/G, acth from MSU and Cornell. 17 tests from msu since 03, but I question results. Vet skeptical about comparing lab to lab. Wasn't happy Cornell

Hello, I just found this site and am I ever grateful!! my horse is a Missouri Fox Trotter,newly diagnosed with Insulin Resistence....... I have made some dietary changes that her vet

Hi Jennifer, If the samples remain frozen they are fine. Once thawed, they start to degrade. Will depend on what condition they are received in. If they don't arrive today I would be looking for a

You only need to add copper and zinc if you drop the IH. Right on the biotin and methionine if you keep the IH. See? Easy. Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 NewEnglandEquineBalance@...

How long are plasma blood samples good for? The ACTH & insulin sample was frozen and the glucose sample was refrigerated. Both were shipped with ice packs from KY going to Cornell. They were sent