I am trying to find the article USE OF THE HERB GYNOSTEMMA PETAPHYLLIUM AND THE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE SPIRULINA IN HORSES by Dr. Kellon, date 2007-11-28 updated 2017-01-17 Equine Congress - Invited

I use the one Dr Kellon suggested. Elevation terpines https://www.elevationterpenes.com/ I found their product on Amazon for slightly cheaper. -- Terri Jennings with Mr. Beefy, Finn, Elliott and

For comparison purposes, here is the analysis of the salt I buy for my horses. This particular salt is iodized, but I still add a little more iodine to make sure they are getting an adequate amount.

Hello Colleen, Welcome to the group! I'm not sure what you mean by MMS but based on test results your horse is IR and at severe risk for laminitis. His diet should be 2% of his body weight per day,

I would ask any new prospective trimmer if they would be willing to follow the markups Lavinia did for you this spring. Show them the markups. Look for someone specializing in barefoot trimming, not

Hi Jamie, Bet Pharmacy, which formulates the cabergoline injectable, is located in Lexington. If you call them, they might be willing to share the name of a vet or two in your area comfortable using

thanks everyone for the help! -- Kelly & Micah, Clayton NC April 2016 Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Kelly%20and%20%20Micah Photos:

Hi all, I am working on the case history for this horse but haven't time to complete before his next blood draw. 26 yo Gelding 24 hrs/day in 1/4 acre dry paddock. Worked occasionally, just diagnosed

You might have to call and ask if they'll analyze salt. It's a weird one. :) But the salt manufacturer should be able to tell you how much they add. -- Kirsten and Shaku (IR + PPID) -

Both excessive and inadequate intakes of iodine result in goiters and hypothyroidism. You want to aim for 3.5 mg/day for a 1000 lb horse, the toxic upper limit is about 40-50 mg/day for a 1000 lb

Hi Laurie, Treat it like a normal morning and give Metformin when you usually do. If they don't run out of hay overnight, then you don't have to worry about getting up to feed them 4 hrs before the

Yes that's correct. However we have found NIR tests can underestimate the ESC and starch by up to 30%, so this hay could be closer to 13.5% ESC+starch. Near Infrared Spectroscopy is an estimate of

Hi Terri, Would you mind sharing your source for PEA for yourself and for your horses? I would appreciate it. Thank you! Joy -- Joy and Willie (EC/IR) Nevada County, CA - 2019 Case history:

Hi Marie, 1 - you are a member of the group, if you weren't you wouldn't be able to read messages: 2 - As per the information on the website (https://www.ecirhorse.org/DDT+E-diagnosis.php) If you

Thanks Kirsten, I will see if I can get that answer. If analysis required, would that be same company as doing hay? I would like to have this company learn about how important this is. When I

Hi Leslie, If your mare was on pasture and then brought in to eat hay the blood draw is fine. If there was no overnight hay and she was tested within 4 hours of breaking her fast then your results

The compounding pharmacy list is in the Wiki: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/wiki/1137 Thanks, Sherry and Scutch (and Scarlet over the bridge) EC Primary Response PA

Huh... I thought the 4 hours only applied to having eaten grain or being on pasture?? My horses blood was drawn while eating her morning hay and vet said it was fine as long as she hadn't had grain

Lecia, Thanks for your help. I had seen that UFA carries the Windsor brand. When I reached out to Windsor, they told me they have discontinued their livestock salts so I opted to try another going

Hi Bonnie, Thank you for checking in. I'm bringing her home Sunday morning, I will let you know! Get Outlook for Android