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Re: Hoof pics...please comment?

Hi Karen, Thanks for doing the labeling. In general, the trim is looking pretty good. I'm tied up this evening but will be able to give you more input tomorrow. Lavinia, Dante, George Too and

By Lavinia Fiscaletti · #187840 ·

Re: sugar values on hay sample results

Hi Kristin - Add ESC (ethanol soluble carbs - simple sugars) and starch. Linda EC Primary Response West Coast May 2004

By PapBallou@... · #187839 ·

Re: Cornell Results: G/I ratio good but ACTH increased?

Laura - The seasonal rise, as you know, statistically peaks in October. Each horse has its own way of doing this, so you need to rely on chatting with your vet, the history of how P has needed

By PapBallou@... · #187838 ·

Re: Hoof pics...please comment?

Hi Lavinia - I was wondering if you could take a look at Bay Lady's hoof pics - I have them all labeled. I am trying to make sense of the laminar wedge that has appeared in the last month. I

By kansteen5545@... · #187837 ·

new member

Hi. I am from Colorado. I have a 19 yo Arabian Pinto mare. My farrier noticed that she was developing a cresty neck and suggested she might have Cushings. My vet ran the blood work through Cornell

By Edie Widoff · #187851 ·

sugar values on hay sample results

I should know this by now, but what values do you add together to get the total sugar value of the sample? Thanks, Kristin Colorado 2013

By Kristin Gerlach <kristin@...> · #187836 ·

Re: NEW MEMBER

Hi Robin I just want to second the advice Lavinia has shared and to suggest a read of the ecirhorse.org web site, especially the section on laminitis and trim. Once you have taken a look, I would also

By Nancy C · #187835 ·

Re: When the daily ration is gone

Thank you so much June for providing me with the link to the "hay pillow site". That's great that they have even smaller holes than 1". This just might be the answer to my problem. Thanks so

By thelittlebarnonwhiteoakfarm@... · #187834 ·

Re: Hoof pics...please comment?

Hi Karen, Here is the link to Dancer's hoof pics - they are in the Photos section of ECHistory8: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/echistory8/photos/albums/1126797980 If you look at that RF, the

By Lavinia Fiscaletti · #187833 ·

Re: Cornell Results: G/I ratio good but ACTH increased?

Thanks Linda for educating me regarding the white line issue. Can you please also address the ACTH that has risen but G:I is good? Should I increase his Pergolide or keep an eye on him and test

By lauramollrich · #187832 ·

Re: NEW MEMBER

Hi Robin, I gave Patti the heads up to get in touch with you so you should hear from her soon. She can answer any questions that you may have as well as provide local sources for everything you might

By Lavinia Fiscaletti · #187831 ·

Re: Transporting a blood sample from Canada to Cornell

Hi Dr. Kellon and Everyone, Unfortunately UPS and FedEX don't have a discounted rate for blood from Canada but they are working on it. I could send it from Watertown N.Y. and get the discount even

By Sue · #187830 ·

Re: NEW MEMBER

Robin, Beet Pulp can be purchased from any of the feed stores. Either as shreds or pellets. Make sure that it does not have molasses in it. Tanque Verde feed store, Arizona Feeds, Taylor Feed and

By Leigh Jacobs · #187829 ·

Re: NEW MEMBER

Thk you for the email! I would love to have "boots on the ground" person! Would they draw blood for the bloodwork or should I contact my vet? I will start soaking hay tnite and no more safe choice.

By Robin Hardy · #187828 ·

Re: NEW MEMBER

Hi Robin, Welcome to the list. We need to get a bit more information from you in an organized fashion so ask that you join our sister list ECHistory8 and fill out a case history form for your

By Lavinia Fiscaletti · #187827 ·

Re: Cornell Results: G/I ratio good but ACTH increased?

Laura - WL separation is an indication in many cases of nutritional deficiencies. BUT, especially in the quarters areas, it may simply be that the wall and callused sole have grown above the natural

By PapBallou@... · #187826 ·

Re: Cornell Results: G/I ratio good but ACTH increased?

I couldn't quite figure out how to make an addition to my original post I'm on the Neo system. What I found out from my farrier is Pabatsa has mild (slight) white line separation medially and

By lauramollrich · #187825 ·

Re: Help Needed - Long

Kris, Another suggestion: Have the heels lowered to the point where Misty appears to not be able to stand down on them then have nerve blocks done to see happens. That will provide a huge amount of

By Lavinia Fiscaletti · #187824 ·

Re: Help Needed - Long

Hi Kris, What exactly has been diagnosed as the problem with Misty's tendons? Have you ever had ultrasounds done to examine/diagnose the issues? If not, that needs to be on the "to do list" to see

By Lavinia Fiscaletti · #187823 ·

Re: Help Needed - Long

Hi Kris I was told that many years ago as well. Very very high heeled Morgan. Never happened. Not to say that it couldn't if the horse is trimmed too quickly and/or asked to move too hard too fast.

By Nancy C · #187822 ·

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