I'm pretty sure my horse (at just 24) has Cushing's, we are waiting on the test. 3 weeks ago - seemingly out of nowhere - he developed what we now realize is a "mild" laminitis - no pulse, not much

Hi Ann Welcome. It's not you. It yahoo, unfortunately, which does not make it easy. It would be great if you can tell us more about your situation. Has your horse been diagnosed, if so, how?

Will Cornell accept plasma from me or does it have to be submitted by a vet? After some expensive errors in dealing with this horse's issues, the fact I want to ensure it is done correctly and save

HI Jaini, OMG how did I miss this message. Have my shopping list done and Nutrena stopped. I can't thank you enough for this information!!! Thank YOU!!! I have Ontario Timothy Hay Cubes but I'll

I just got the results back on the local bermuda grass pellets from G Farms I mentioned before. sugar (ESC) - 4.6 starch-1.3 I will test the next batch I get just to make sure it's consistent. Claire

I saw this on facebook: "ECIR Group - Equine Cushings and Insulin Resistance Oh, no! Michele, I am so very sorry to hear this. It sounds like Lyme is the culprit. Please, please, please join the ECIR

Thanks for that heads up, Dawn - good to know. I am glad your vet sounds on-the-ball; treating the horse as well as the numbers is important! I am also happy to NOT hear: "Can't be Cushing's, no

Hi Dee, Have added mark-ups to Saphira's album: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/echistory8/photos/albums/1713798251 Regarding the pigeon-toed stance, it can be conformational but many more times

Just a heads up. I used to be able to buy APF from Tractor Supply and both of my somewhat local tack shops. I called both tack shops, two feed stores and visited two Tractor Supply stores. None carry

Good afternoon all! OK, I have finally gathered all the most recent xrays from the vet and got hoof pictures taken. Fore xrays are from 10-22-15, hind xrays are from 1-28-16, and hoof pics are from

Sounds like you have the situation under control. Glad your vet is listening. I can also remember receiving a quote from clinicians who believed reports from horse owners were "suspect at

Nancy, thank you for the response, I will pick up APF this afternoon. In my case, I have to tread a little lightly about the Cornell/MSU situation. My vet is an adjunct at MSU, we are located only an

Hi Dawn If you are concerned about pergolide veil, I would hold off on jherb for now and use the APF. For those who are new to the Cornell vs MSU issue, below are a few messages that might help.

Hi Lj, Abscesses are the body's way of getting rid of material that is trapped and can't be disposed of in any other way. It can be necrotic material, foreign bodies, infection the circulatory system

Hi all, My vet was out this morning to pull ACTH, insulin and glucose for my 20 year old stallion. As soon as I get results back, I'll get a case file. up. Stallion this morning has some modest heat

I forgot to dd we/ve had a few days of rain in san diego

Jesse had a small abscess fixed from the farrier today. ( last trim was feb 01) I dont even know what causes abscesses. Can some hi sugar feed like purina eq sr cause an abscess ? Bec of Jesse

Thanks, Karen. Lavinia, Dante, George Too and Peanut Jan 05, RI EC Support Team >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/echistory8/photos/albums/922157394 ECHistory8

Hi Fran, I've added mark-ups to Ford's album: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/echistory8/photos/albums/1214900120 Overall, there's been good progress made in getting the huge flares under control

Oh, shoot! Thank you, Ferne! Joan, please go to http://ecirhorse.org/ for information. Jaini (BVSc),Merlin,Maggie,Gypsy BC 09 ECIR