There is evidence that sedation can affect insulin, glucose and ACTH, and the effect varies DEPENDING on the sedative used. It is summarized

Hi Tori, Yes, this class of drugs is gaining more traction for horses whose insulin can't be controlled by diet changes alone or diet changes with the addition of metformin. It's more costly and

Welcome Holly! I had a similar experience with my horse Logo before I knew better. He had a mild sedation and a dental float before we remembered we hadn't drawn blood for ACTH testing. It came back

I am seeing more and more reference to this new drug and I was wondering have any studies been done by the ECIR Group? Have the long term affects been monitored and what is needed to be aware of if

Commercial Feed Analysis Library When: Thursday, December 8, 2022 View Event Description: Commercial Feed Analysis Library Over the years individual ECIR Group members have sent various commercial

Hi Holly. Welcome to the group. Your first message here generates a welcome letter for you to review. It is based on the ECIR protocol of diagnosis, diet, trim and exercise. These are the cornerstones

Boomer, my 13 yr old Canadian x gelding recently had a metabolic panel done. He had a laminitic episode 3 yrs ago and was diagnosed with uncompensated IR. ACTH was within normal limits. Panel was done

I doubt the color of the pergolide capsule would help. Horses have extremely sensitive lips as well as sense of smell. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001 The first step to wisdom is

Hi Kimberly. I found this interesting article on a google search https://char-grow.com/biochar-vs-charcoal-vs-activated-carbon -- Basically, biochar is intended as a soil ammendment. Activated

https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/files/4%20Insulin%20Resistance/Metformin/Metformin%2008.08.20%20FINAL.pdf Hi - did a quick search for you in our files- there is more to read in this section besides

Done! Obviously vit E is critical for general health, but show us the research that it prevents PPID! BTW, since horses consume an enormous amount of antioxidants as they eat dark leafy greens day

Lori, thanks be for our good farriers! I'm new at this, but my IR mare has improved so much since learning management strategies from this group/site. I'm sure your farrier pointed this out, but isn't

Excellent information on inflammation and Endocrinopathic/insulin-related "laminitis" here: https://www.ecirhorse.org/proceedings-2017.php Inflammation in Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) Eleanor M.

Hi Lori, Feel free to start a New Topic when you have new questions, as this one is quite old and long already. The only way to know a horse is ok on a lower dose is to lower it, wait 3 weeks, then

Hi Amy, Instructions on photo taking, naming, and uploading are here: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/wiki#Photos-and-Hoof-Evaluation-Help There is a new line of medications called SGLT 2 inhibitors

Amy,go here for photos help: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/wiki#Photos-and-Hoof-Evaluation-Help I found it by going to Wiki: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/wiki -- Lorna in Eastern

Maxine, I will do some research here to see what angles to take the pictures. I don't normally have much luck searching here but I will do my best. I still don't know what to do with his insulin.

I have not seen any evidence that either of these will lower insulin. Activated charcoal has it's benefit in hind gut induced laminitis from feedroom break-in scenario. It is common for some

You can purchase empty gelatin capsules of different colors and run your own tests. Let us know what you find! -- Martha in Vermont ECIR Group Primary Response July 2012 Logo (dec. 7/20/19),

Thoughts on Milk Thistle and Organic Gut solutions (like activated charcoal)? Nancy, any experience with these items? Thanks! Kimberly -- Kimberly joined 7.17.2018