Hi Jessica, I agree with Candice regarding the radiographs - the vet really owes you another set on their dime. Although the rads are far from ideal, they do tell you that the pads in Khan's boots

Questions about Jiaogulan, Just arrived and want to make sure I understand how to use it correctly. 1/2 tsp and reassess 3 days later. Increase if needed. Give 20 mins before feeding twice daily.

in the files it says for trh test to draw baseline then inject trh drug then draw blood at 15, 30, 60 minutes if i read it right. when i did it for tiko we did a pre blood then gave trh then in 10

Here’s the link to QT’s case history folder. https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Kim%20and%20QT -- Martha in Vermont ECIR Group Primary Response July 2012 Logo (dec. 7/20/19), Tobit(EC)

QT weight stable, neck roll gone, questions: (1) continue with Thyrol-L forever for stabilizing weight? (2) Keep on with Remission as new container started (3) HS-35 mineral used 1/2 cup to add the

Hi Rhonda Chia vs flax gets discussed here all the time. While some folks use it instead of flax, and some sources say it is better, it does not have higher Omega 3s. This is a good thread with

Hello Everyone, I read within the group that a horses insulin levels should noticeably drop when going from dry hay to soaked hay and it should show in their numbers even as quickly as a week after

Case Histories: What You Need To Know When: 12/04/2021 View Event Description: Your equine's Case History is the most important step to be completed upon joining the ECIR Group. It is critical for

Hi Lori, If you trailered to the vet that could have elevated his ACTH. Fasting is not something we recommend here for testing particularly for insulin and glucose. You can try a trial of pergolide

My IR 15 yr.Dusty has had a terrible fall with his itch. Partially due to warm fall, no frost to kill insects and extremely bad allergies. Vet suggested we re-ck ACTH it came back45. From reading on

HI Jessica! I want to comment on your latest xrays (rads) which I am going to be very blunt and honest. These rads are not doing anyone any good! To be honest, who ever took them needs to redo them

Yes, a trimmer I trust just told me that, wish my vet would have explained that to me. -- Jessica and Khan N.D.,

Hi Jessica, As these x-rays were taken with her feet still in boots and not flat on a block they don't say a whole lot to me beyond she has no sole to spare and a ski tip on the left front which says

Hi Patti, If this test was done using wet chem you should be fine with not soaking this hay but as always, you need to listen to what the horse tells you. If she is at all sore on it or starts

Hello Rhonda, Welcome to the group! As this is your first post you're getting our official welcome letter now. Once you have questions that need answering we may refer you back to this note but

Hi Marie Have you tried adding some flavouring to your beet pulp to make it more palatable? Fenugreek would be a great one to try. Most horses love it and it is not only safe but actually beneficial

Hi. Chia seeds can be used as an alternative to flax as a good second choice. The ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 in chia is about 3:1, while flax is about 4:1. Chia has a higher percentage of Omega 3 at

Marie, I have many questions for you. Be sure your horses eat the carrier for minerals before you start adding the minerals. Are you completely rehydrating the beet pulp? Did you try feeding it with

Thanks to all your help with getting our barn hay analysis added. I’d like to know if I were to give Dancer 100 % of the new barn hay, If I would still have to soak her hay. Please let me know.

I have uploaded new x-rays for Khan from yesterday, all my vet was willing to take is laterals in her soft-ride boots. They look worse to me like new rotation or possibly even additional descent but