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Hello, I am 2 1/2 weeks in to doing the emergency diet and merging into a consistent diet, I think we are in decent shape keeping things right around 10 % after hay testing, now soaking it, adding

By Sue Haven Tester · #205514 ·

Re: trailer laminitic horse

HI Monti, Another option is wood shavings. I like the bigger ones rather than the ones that are more fine. They are easier to sweep out, do not get into small crevices so much, and do not blow

By Mary M. · #205513 ·

Re: Top Foda Hay - "low sugar"

Hi Dianne It's a huge learning curve to be sure! We are so lucky to have this group to turn to for solid advice. I was shocked when I found out that the autumn rise can cause sore feet/laminitis even

By Maxine McArthur · #205512 ·

Re: Does Rinsing hay lower any nutrients besides IRON?

Thanks dawn I am steaming for a horse with heaves. It's helped a great deal but not 100%. Also on Dr k protocol. I just saw the iron question and it made me wonder if I should test my steamed hay and

By Sharon Manning · #205511 ·

Re: Frequent abscessing and new coughing issue...

Don't worry about the older pix - they are available in your old album on the Yahoo site. If you have a lot of trouble getting the new pix to load here, send me a private note with them attached and I

By Lavinia Fiscaletti · #205510 ·

Re: Now: Case History Review for Becky and April

Hi Becky, Glad to hear April seems to be a bit better. Sometimes it's just baby steps - but they ARE positive steps. That he trimmed the frogs even while acknowledging that they were already too

By Lavinia Fiscaletti · #205509 ·

Re: Frequent abscessing and new coughing issue...

I have uploaded some pix of Buddy's feet and will add more as soon as my slow connection will allow. I can also try to load some older pix for comparison. I would say the abscessing has improved the

By kellyj k · #205508 ·

Re: Top Foda Hay - "low sugar"

Thanks Maxine. Good to hear! I am now pretty convinced this is seasonal rise (now that I understand how this works and its not just about grass in Autumn). I was also about to ween him off Pergolide

By Di Pascoe <dianne@...> · #205507 ·

Re: ACTH and Insulin Testing Help/Questions

Hi Lorna and Maggie, I just uploaded a new version of King's CH. It wouldn't let me delete the old one, but the new one says 'updated' in the file name. I hope that helps. If you can delete the old

By Stephanie Stout · #205506 ·

Re: Now: Case History Review for Becky and April

Hi, Thank you all for your replies. Paige's info is good & I am trying to be positive for her as she picks up when I am not. April seems to be managing very well, she is moving a little unevenly

By Becky Ferry · #205505 ·

Re: ACTH and Insulin Testing Help/Questions

Hi Lorna, I have found that the people at Cornell to be very uncooperative with their real customers. They claim to only communicate with the vet. I told them that I pay their bill. The girl said,

By Ernie <kbarranch@...> · #205504 ·

Re: Frequent abscessing and new coughing issue...

Thank you for your replies. I will get some pix today and attempt to add them to a new album. He was just trimmed yesterday and my farrier brought a second (barefoot) trimmer with him for a second

By kellyj k · #205503 ·

Re: trailer laminitic horse

Good work getting your boy on the way to recovery. Are you familiar with wood pellet bedding? A good layer of "well fluffed" pellets provide good footing and are very absorbent. They definitely

By gypsylassie · #205502 ·

Re: 2017 NO Laminitis! Conference - October 27-29, Tucson AZ

Hi Sally Fran is working on this as we speak. Will let you know asap. Thanks, Sally. -- Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 Save the date! The ECIR Group Inc. NO Laminitis! Conference, October

By Nancy C · #205501 ·

Re: Frequent abscessing and new coughing issue...

The vets will be able to give you excellent information, but anecdotally I have had great success with spirulina for a (possibly--I'm awaiting blood test results) IR horse who had a persistent dry

By kguest@... · #205500 ·

Re: 2017 NO Laminitis! Conference - October 27-29, Tucson AZ

Hi Nancy... might you have printed flyers done up at some point for the conference? I know the two vets that I deal with here in the Verde Valley let their office assistants handle most of their

By jsstults@... · #205499 ·

Re: Help with feeding supplements

Thank you. I'll try that. He does like peppermint. -- - Amy 10-2016 Mooresville, Indiana Stormy, Case History, Photo Album

By Amy · #205498 ·

Re: 2017 NO Laminitis! Conference - October 27-29, Tucson AZ

Yay!! I'm on board for the book and miscel. graphics as needed. Cheers A Allana Kereluk 617 South First Street West Dundee, IL 60118 847-477-1732

By Allana KERELUK · #205497 ·

2017 NO Laminitis! Conference - October 27-29, Tucson AZ

Dear Fellow ECIR Members,  The US alone has almost 10 million horses. The most current estimates are that 10% to 15% of horses will suffer from laminitis every year, with 80% to 90% of the cases

By Nancy C · #205496 ·

Re: Frequent abscessing and new coughing issue...

Hi Kelly, Regarding the abscessing, it would be really helpful to see current pictures of his feet. No, he shouldn't keep abscessing forever - that it has been occurring this frequently and regularly

By Lavinia Fiscaletti · #205495 ·

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