Hi Nancy, If it's just a trace and being soaked it's probably ok but some horses are so sensitive that they can't handle any alfalfa. There's no real way to know if Vinnie is one of those.

Hi Michele, Without knowing what Schimpie's bloodwork is or what her current trim looks like we can't offer specific advice on your situation. Be aware that grasses that are stressed will have more

Hi Shera, Does Story need to be sedated for her dental work? If she is there are some recommendations on sedatives for the IR horse. As far as your 2nd question - being overweight by itself may not

"Well now you've got me thinking Lorna" Yes !! (and the others following,maybe) The thing is the individual minerals last a long time because such small amounts are used. Copper is one of

Hi again, I just found trace amts of alfalfa in my blue grass. Is this of concern if I am soaking? -- Nancy and Vinnie and Summer Oakley, Ca Joined Nov

Well now you've got me thinking Lorna. I only have one feed store relatively close by so I've got a call in to them to see if they can get the individual components for cheaper. In the beginning I

Gosh,Allison,those prices sound really high to me. I guess the question is where are you buying your copper sulphate? Or is it poly copper ? And where are you sourcing it? And your zinc sulphate? Or

My mare Schimpie got acute laminitis 6 months ago after receiving steroids for severe allergies ...she’s sound and has been doing great ..I haven’t put her back out on grass since August when I

I guess it's really impossible to accurately compare our supplement costs since we are not all feeding the same hay, therefore are comparing apples to oranges. For example, to balance my hay that is

Julie I want to draw your attention to a separate post with your name in the title. https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/message/258397 This is our welcome message for new members who are posting for the

Hello Julie Roswick, I see you joined the ECIR Group in 2018 but just made your first post. When members post a first message we reply with our guidance post for new members which you will find below.

I have two unrelated questions. Story is recovering from this long dark episode of laminitis. She is due for a dental. Is this a bad time to do other procedures like a dental or not a problem? I also

I reviewed the files, but a lot of the info was pretty old. Can we assume it is still valid? Because I was not sure, I called my vet and she did not recommend Quest for tapeworms. She said I should

I forgot the magnesium, I also add that separately. Linda K. NY 2003

It is my experience than a custom mix is WAY more expensive than assembling my own minerals. I add, copper, zinc,biotin, sometimes manganese, flax, iodine, selenium, salt, vit. E gel caps. For four

I meant to say the NRCPlus Grads group, not course . -- Lorna in Eastern Ontario 2002 Check out FAQ : https://www.ecirhorse.org/FAQ.php

I've been using beet pulp shreds without molasses from Midwest Agri for the past 2 1/2 years for my IR mare, and they are great. Virtually no dust, smells better, and overall much cleaner than

Just join the DEC2020 subgroup. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

Hello, I’m looking for some advice on vaccinations. Both Finn and Elliott have had vaccine reactions including mild laminitis in the past. At the time their insulin levels were greater than 200. Has

Thank you, Sherry. -- Kandace K Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Oct 2 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Kandace%20J%20and%20K