Hi Carlye. Thanks for fixing your signature! -- Trisha DePietro Aug 2018 NH Dolly and Hope's Case Histories Dolly's Photos Hope's Photos Primary Responder

What would you suggest in order to see what she might require, Dr. Kellon? -- Carlye Ontario, 2020 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Jolene

Thank you for all the information! I am pretty sure I fixed the signature. I am still working on gathering all of the information I need to really get her rolling on the road to recovery. I was so

Unfortunately I don't think soaking is a viable option. I'm only at the barn once a day, usually for less than an hour on weekdays, and occasionally I'm not out at all, and it's still in the 70s here

2 horses, Bales last between 7 and 10 days, depending on th size, the hay is in a hay net with 1 inch holes.. -- Denise & Ben , NB Canada Joined 2020

Thank you Dr. Kellon! I order both the Uckele Absorb All and psyllium. Can they be given at the same time? Also should I have my vet do any new tests next week. My old case file is in the Yahoo group

You use the first column of as sampled, so it's only 3.9. No soaking! Minerals need a lot of attention though. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

This sample says grass/alfalfa on the test results form, but may just be mislabeled from the lab. The ESC is 3.1% and the starch is .8, so that should be fine as far as s/s goes, but the iron is

Hi - my boarding barn's winter hay (all large squares) arrived. There are three types, although 2 of the 3 appear to be various mixes of grassy/alfalfa. Likely different cuttings or possibly

Hi Kinsey, Just a thought about hay testing....sometimes there are farmers, or other horse people in your area ,who do test, or have tested their hay. Dairy farmers often test their hay,for example.

Dr. K determined that this product provided a low dose in comparison to APF but maybe worth a try for you if available? https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/message/163060 My gal is very sensitive to all

To answer some of your questions: HAY: I will see about getting an analysis done. Although, I am not sure how often the barn owner will be getting new sets of bales as she does not store a lot (there

Not sure the volume of your supplements but might you try sprinkling them on his wet hay? My mare would not do salt, copper/zinc in her BP or grain but will happily eat them on wet hay. -- Tanna

You can soak a sample and recheck nitrate levels before and after soaking (dried after soaking). -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

Fecal egg counts have many limitations - won't detect bots, poor at picking up tapeworm infestations, won't detect tissue forms such as encysted small strongyles or migrating large strongyles, will be

How many horses and how long does a bale last? -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

I understand, and am not discouraging a PEA trial or anything else, but there should always be a solid specific reason other than age. If the horse is lame, the first step is a work up to determine

Wanted to add a link to Trisha's great info, regarding discussions on diatomaceous earth and why ECIR Does not recommend it,

Here is another link to deworming information... https://ecir.groups.io/g/Horsekeeping/files/Deworming%20Guidelines%20Update.pdf -- Trisha DePietro Aug 2018 NH Dolly and Hope's Case Histories

https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/files/Deworming -- Trisha DePietro Aug 2018 NH Dolly and Hope's Case Histories Dolly's Photos Hope's Photos Primary Responder