I am getting more and more people telling me and reading about over vaccinating my horse. The last article I read, it says you shouldn't vaccinate a horse with Cushings. What does this group suggest

PS - I think I read a post about chelated minerals not being absorbed as well, but I cannot find that post. I try to print out and reference this information, but this one is in the wind. I

Hi, can someone explain the various forms of minerals; are some options better than others an IR horse? (I do have tested hay and mineral balanced). I have tried to do some research, but am confused.

Ok,good. Wanted to avoid confusion. :-) -- Lorna in Eastern Ontario, Canada ECIR Moderator 2002

Well I was mistaken... I was thinking Omega Horseshine was an oil based product. Oil is needed for the absorption of vitamin E if it is in the powder form, and it is with the daily vitamin/mineral mix

Apologies for lack of proper etiquette ; am using phone and don't know how to do links and deletions. This is in response to my earlier message that I would contact Horsetech about my horse not

>>I use Omega Fields Horseshine, which gives enough flax to go along with the Vitamin E. Lacelynn,what's the connection between flax and vitamin E ?? Did you see my message earlier? -- Lorna in

Hi Vikki, >>I asked a question last year about whether it was worth introducing meds on a borderline case and never got a response so stuck with vet advice to not bother for the time being. Sorry

I use Omega Fields Horseshine, which gives enough flax to go along with the Vitamin E. Awesome! Even better!! Thanks for the suggestion! 😁 -- Lacelynn August 2016/ Peoria, Illinois

Hi Lorna, I don't have the software on my current device to update the CH, but, no meds. I asked a question last year about whether it was worth introducing meds on a borderline case and never got a

Can you provide the source, Linda? I wondered if that's what you meant. It's not something I've heard before. Vitamin E needs oil to help with absorption. We recommend Vit E capsules in oil. But

Yes, Lorna. Recently learned, after searching and searching for fish oil source, that I can keep feeding the Omega Horseshine and that works well for the absorption needed while feeding the vitamin E.

Thank you! Tried and it worked for a short time, now not! -- Monti/Jake in Mich 2010 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Monti%20and%20Jake

Hi Linda, Can you say this another way? Are you connecting the flax to the vitamin E absorption? -- Lorna in Eastern Ontario, Canada ECIR Moderator 2002

Hi Karen, Yes, stay focused on ESC and starch. As you know , you want that to be under 10%. Some horses need it even lower, but most do well as long as it's under 10%. And remember, starch

Hi Everyone. Thank you to everyone for the feedback. Test results came back today & it looks like Joey is in a very good place right now. ACTH: 11 pg/mL ( Lab says over 35 is supportive of

Oops....that was supposed to say no signature.....but then it provided one! Lol so sorry -- -Linda Ojai, Ca September 2016 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Linda%20and%20Peanut (

I use Omega Fields Horseshine, which gives enough flax to go along with the Vitamin E. Sorry no dig here but don't know how;-( -- -Linda Ojai, Ca September

Thank you! I believe I got everything updated... case file for my gelding and photos as well. I am a barefoot trimmer and well versed on correct trims as well as using padded boots and such! For

This may help: http://equine.uckele.com/flavorings/equi-sweet-peppermint.html -- -Linda Ojai, Ca September