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Re: Deciphering hay analsis

I like that - "that field looks nice for a canter", the good ole carefree days! I use a probe when possible, but if the hay barn doesn't have electric, I'll reach into the center as far as I can,

By gypsylassie · #226619 ·

New Cornell results--ACTH down from 90-55 do I increase CP?

Dr. Kellon/Group, I was just now emailed Pabatsa's labs from Cornell--updated in his CH. All values have decreased since getting him back on his original 3.5 mg after a vet not knowing Cushing's had

By Laura and Pabatsa in CA · #226618 ·

Re: Hay Analysis Question

Jenna, how tall is Finnur? I "think" that my Magic (Also Icelandic) is 13.2 (although he could be 12.3, ha!) and he weighs about 600. Just to give you some sort of comparison. He was up close to

By ferne fedeli · #226617 ·

ECIR Group - Equine Cushings and Insulin Resistance #FACTS

By ECIR Group - Equine Cushings and Insulin Resistance There have been no studies documenting the safety or appropriateness of high-fat feeding to IR horses. The only fat insulin-resistant (or any)

By main@ECIR.groups.io Integration <main@...> · #226616 ·

How much grass?

Hi... I have four miniatures, two @ 36" and two @ 32". One of the larger ones can eat grass from the time it peaks up through the snow until six foot drifts, with no problems whatsoever, but the

By bcutcher1@... · #226615 ·

Re: Normal ranges of ACTH in Donkeys.

I hope you will forgive me for being so insatiable... One more question please....Knowing that Donkeys do have a higher reference range for ACTH, wanted to double check that ithe recommended dosage

By Sally Stults <jsstults@...> · #226614 ·

Re: Correct dosage of Vit. E is using natural form

Thank you Dr. Kellon! -- Sandy March 2017, Onalaska, WA, USA Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Sandy%20and%20Andy .

By Sandy Carr · #226613 ·

Re: Deciphering hay analsis

That is awfully nice of you Sherry. I may be taking you up on that once I get through the folks I am sifting through now. I'm starting out local since I may need to pick it up because my farm is too

By dbellusci · #226612 ·

Re: Deciphering hay analsis

Hi Donna, When you take a sample you need to use a probe, not a handful from the outside of a bale so having a good relationship with your supplier is key. I know a bunch of folks in the Shamong

By Sherry Morse · #226611 ·

Re: Savannah going through a tough time - forwarding email to vet (Ferne)

Ferne, Since you're on digest you'd have to forward that whole email and I would just cut everything BUT the relevant email(s) out of the forward. You can't forward from the website, but could do a

By Sherry Morse · #226610 ·

Re: Hay Analysis Question

Hi Maggie - thanks so much for your very detailed reply! This is so helpful. I am very glad to hear that this hay looks good. I will move forward with ordering this for my own horses. As soon as

By rinehart.jenna@... · #226609 ·

Re: Deciphering hay analsis

I'm wondering if all the time of day, lack of water does not apply to native grass. Here in the California Foothills once the rains stop late Winter/early Spring the grass dries up, it is 'natural'

By Helen Temps · #226608 ·

Re: Deciphering hay analsis

Laura, you helped me so much. I am not new to this hay thing but since moving here to "real" farm country, (and being here a year and still not really knowing a soul) I am second guessing myself. The

By dbellusci · #226607 ·

Re: trh stim on 20 yr old

Hi lj and anyone seeking more info All forms of testing are discussed here: https://www.ecirhorse.org/DDT+E-diagnosis.php And in Dr Kellon's proceeding from the 2013 NO Laminitis!

By Nancy C · #226606 ·

Re: Hay Analysis Question

Hi Jenna, First of all, good for you for testing your hay!! Yes, that's correct, ESC + Starch is what we are looking for. That looks like nice hay. In addition to the low ESC + starch, the ADF and

By Maggie · #226605 · Edited

Re: Photo Quench???

Ponies have been on Phyto Quench for six months - since they had their bout of laminitis. They are now on a balance diet, they have no pain (at least on Phyto-Quench) should I continue long-term for

By Bruce and Niki Eike · #226604 ·

Re: trh stim on 20 yr old

If I don’t wait till November, does it makes sense to do the ACTH test within the next month? Or better to wait because he might be early PP ID and trh is preferred? Why is this stim test so much

By LJ Friedman · #226603 ·

Re: Cabergoline to pergolide transition Dr Kellon

Thank you LJ. It's certainly difficult to make these decisions. Thank you for your offer to help btw. This is a rough road. As we all know -- Bonnie with Racham from Southern California,

By Bonnie Eddy · #226602 ·

Re: Cabergoline to pergolide transition Dr Kellon

I wouldn’t feel stupid following Dr. Douglas’ advice. Remember, Cabergoline is pretty much new to horses so we are all learning as we go along -- LJ Friedman Nov 2014 San Diego, CA Jesse's

By LJ Friedman · #226601 ·

Re: Pet Health Pharmacy

Oops, I think maybe that was a quote originally from Jaini. Sorry! -- Sami Hammer September 2018 Catalina, AZ Wrangler Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Sami%20and%20Wrangler

By Samantha Hammer · #226600 ·

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