I have used both, have clients that use both and love both. They arae very supportive of the needs of the ECIR membership and have always been so. :-) Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 FACT: The VA

Hi Michele Going over your CH (thanks for posting the link!) it appears Doc is compensated IR based on last lbs. If you have tightly addressed the diet, he may have moved further toward the right

Hi Michele, I took a look at your case history, hay analysis, and lab work. You tested Mac in March for insulin and glucose and after entering his results into the IR calculator, I see that he falls

---In EquineCushings@..., <newuser1971@...> wrote : Thanks Jean. How fascinating. Jewel "looks" IR which is why I was really surprised her insulin score was the same as Bonnie's (who does not look

I see that many on the group use Horsetech after their hay is analyzed and balanced. Others use Uckele. Do both companies make the same type of product or are there pluses/minuses for them?

With summer season approaching.. I'm thinking its time for a full body clip. I gave Jesse a trace clip in January as he was sweating under his mane. Now. that his cushings is better controlled. I

Thanks Jean. How fascinating. Jewel "looks" IR which is why I was really surprised her insulin score was the same as Bonnie's (who does not look IR). Jewel is overweight; has fat pockets above her

What should NFC be in hay suitable for IR horse?

Thanks, Nancy, you've confirmed my concern that dietary iron is too high. I'll do what I can to reduce it. Hay quality has been terrible over the past year because of severe drought. I'm looking at

Hello, I haven't posted for awhile as my horse has been sound (knock on wood). My question is regarding his shedding both this spring and last. It seems to me to be later than other horses in the

Mac goes back to Doc soon. What lab test are most important? I know they will do Insulin and glucose. Is iron important? What do I ask for? I have limited funds but will get what he needs

Hi Cass I will take a stab at your iron concerns. I reposted Dr Kellon's comments about the four ares of concern in the KSU labs While your ferritin is within normal lab limits, you probably saw

I had Equus Psyllium Pellets analyzed. You can find the analysis in my case history file, https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/echistory7/files/Cass%20in%20Calif/ I was shocked to find that while the

>They will not free ship on heavy items... I used to buy this as well.... Thanks for your input on this. Don't forget to sign your posts. Lorna in Ontario,Canada ECIRModerator 2002 *See What Works

Hi Paula and Nancy Will try to flag Dr Kellon or Dr Clougher for further comment. As far as I am aware within the normal ranges is where you want to be. IOW not too high or too low. Not recalling

Sarah - Quarter horses and Thoroughbreds are kind of the same as far as I/R testing is concerned. My quarter horse never did test I/R, but he was definitely Cushings. My appaloosa mare is definitely

They will not free ship on heavy items... I used to buy this as well....

I feed 4 oz per day of Equus psyllium pellets for glucose control. I get them from Horse.com for 147.50 for 50 # 200 day supply Here are the stats: Item Specifications: Guaranteed Analysis: Crude

Jodie, what part of Montana are you in? I am in the Bitterroot Valley and have tested 30+ hays here so have a good idea what the averages are. If you would like you can email me and I can give you

>By the way, I had my QH mare's insulin, glucose and ACTH tested and her insulin came back as <2.0 aswell so now I am a little suspicious of the results for Bonnie.... Please don't forget to sign