Instead of saying beet pulp related, diet change related would be more accurate. All horses should have diet changes made gradually, including new hays and hay to pasture or vice versa. Need to be

This is interesting,Allison. Does this mean that MadBarn balances your hay for you, from the analysis, telling you the minerals needed, in the appropriate ratios? You can then check their products to

If you send your hay analysis to madbarn, they will create a profile for you for free in their online database. From there you can add other feed options and see if there's any prepackaged feeds or

From Dr. Kellon: "Myth: Beet pulp is high in insoluble fiber and poorly digestible. Exactly the opposite is true. It is lower in insoluble fiber than grass/hay, high in soluble fiber and very easily

Hello Shawn, Welcome to the group! I'm glad to hear you started your case history, but in order to post it you will need to join our case history group - which you can do following the link in

I have filled out the form best I could, but unable to follow uploading directions. I am not computer literate at all using this form and when I try to do what it says it doesn't give me the choices

This comes up all the time, I saved Dr.K’s article on this topic because I can’t believe how many people don’t feed it because they were told at least some of the misconceptions . I personally

my ir horse has now discovered the russian olive trees and berries in his turn out area; they have now gone into winter ; about a dozen trees over about 5 acres; is boarded can not fence out of

I'm curious if PEA would be at all indicated in a just-dx'd DSLD horse who is also PPID/IR (long time). Not my horse. Vet recommended plain aspirin. I mentioned Dr. K's protocol to the owner. Owner

Hi Kandace, Just to say the person who balances your hay doesn't have to be from any particular place/country, to do the job. -- Lorna in Eastern Ontario 2002 Check out FAQ :

Okay, I just got through all the links and see, yes a Hay Balancer is a very well trained person. Do you recommend anyone from the USA list, as there are none from Canada? -- Kandace K Rocky

Hello Kirsten, Thanks for the information, but it is almost too much so forgive my, likely, disjointed reply. First, housekeeping-I went back to the wiki for message etiquitte but it was not clear

I am still working on getting all the data from the vets on his Cushing's diagnosis and numbers. Concerning the joint supplement, the vets had me put him on it when we first got him based off of age

Frances, with my IR horses, I am always concerned about the link between increased insulin levels and laminitis. There are so many elements in their environment that I can’t control, I try not to

So at a very basic level I am completely confused. Everything I read online regarding glucose/insulin seems to refer to humans. Are horses that much different?. Here's is what I don't understand: If

Thanks Dr. Kellon! I started her first morning dose this morning. We will see how things go. LJ Glory is on a completely padded stall floor. There is no need for boots while she is stalled. Gives

Natalie, go here in our Files..... https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/files/9d%20Country%20Specific%20Information/Canada Scroll down to Pergolide Sources Island Pharmacy is great. There may be other good

Many Canadians use compounded pergolide from Island Pharmacy in BC. I have used their product for many years. It's regularly tested and service is excellent. Prascend would be unaffordable foe my

I quit using "shreds" for the same reason - couldn't stand the dust. I use the pellets which I believe have some molasses and maybe iron due to the processing. Interesting though that I see different

Thanks Sherry. The clinic quoted $268.11 for Prascend. GULP.... Natalie New Brunswick, Canada 2019 Case History: Tane's case history Photos: Tane's photos