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Re: Magnesium supplementing

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

By Lorna Cane · #258293 ·

Re: Magnesium supplementing

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

By Allison · #258292 ·

Re: Safe Feeding of Beet Pulp

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

By Gail Russell · #258291 ·

Re: Having trouble understanding case history directions

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

By Sherry Morse · #258290 ·

Having trouble understanding case history directions

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

By Shawn Gould · #258289 ·

Re: Safe Feeding of Beet Pulp

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

By Bobbie Day · #258288 ·

help needed; russian olive trees and berries and ir horse

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

By Daisy Shepherd · #258287 ·

Re: Use of Palmitoylethanolamide(PEA) for pain management

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

By Valeree Smith · #258286 ·

Re: Magnesium supplementing

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 :

By Lorna Cane · #258285 ·

Re: Magnesium supplementing

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

By Kandace Krause · #258284 ·

Re: Magnesium supplementing

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

By Kandace Krause · #258283 ·

Re: Joint Supplement

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

By Donna · #258282 ·

Re: Feeding Turmeric to IR & PPID horses

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

By Maxine McArthur · #258281 ·

Re: Feeding Turmeric to IR & PPID horses

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

By Frances C. · #258280 ·

Re: Use of Palmitoylethanolamide(PEA) for pain management

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

By Jeanne Q · #258279 ·

Re: Free PPID testing results

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

By Lorna Cane · #258278 ·

Re: Free PPID testing results

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

By Bonnie · #258277 ·

Re: Safe Feeding of Beet Pulp

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

By Frances C. · #258276 ·

Re: Free PPID testing results

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

By Portagecreek · #258275 ·

Re: Free PPID testing results

Hi Natalie, October is right in the midst of the seasonal rise but that still is an elevated result and the non-shedding is indicative of PPID as well. You can wait and retest her after the first of

By Sherry Morse · #258274 ·

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