hi- i just wonndered why everyone keep stressing the importance of soaking for shorter periods than i am? Also - green hay has come my way again. we have had our grass analysis back today and lucy

had the abscess opened. It was appr 3x3 inches, and 4 inches deep! Hi Maria, I remember when you posted about this. That was a horrible experience!! I'm so glad he's finally OK. Chappie had a

Hi Steph, Good job on your signature - thanks for adding it to your posts. Hope you can get the hay issue sorted out to tide you over til your move. When you post, would you please also delete/trim

Diane, we do. And so does most of the vet community. We do see some that still rely on the test your vet did, but relatively recent data show that ACTH is as valid as the dexamethasone suppression

My vet was the same way when we first tested Tucker. She explained to me that the ACTH test is done during certain times of the year and the time that we first tested him, it was not the right season.

Why do you not advocate this test if that is the test that is the proper test for cushings? I don't understand? My vet is EXTREMELY adamant that the test he did through in his opinion the BEST lab

The last time my horses were vaccinated for tetanus this is what happened: Horse fine in the evening, next day extremely stiff, very high fever, pain all over, could hardly move. He actually looked

" At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And with boiling water, comes steam. And steam can power a locomotive. One extra degree... makes all the difference." I don't mean to be

Hi Julienne Yes that would be perfect only thing is we need it within the next few days. Could you message me more details? evolutionperformancehorses@... we only need enough for a few months as

Hi Diane, I just happened to be in that Emergency Diet File. Reread the last 2 paragraphs,just so you are clear on it,ok? But the diet is temporary until the owner can have the hay tested,and it can

Susan thank you for the link on the temporany diet details. On that link it say temporany.....so temporany till when? Till what? Do you know if smart Pak makes this mix up? and where can you get

Great Diane. And can you add your link to Zappa's case history to your signature? Next time yo post a message of substance,don't bother posting just for that. I hope it makes sense . Lorna in

Lorna thought I did have my signature and date on this? Maybe I'm still doing something wrong? Tell me if it shows up on this one or not? Thank you, Diane and Zappa Washington Texas March 2012

If you look at the hay reports, hay #1 is actually 9.9 percent simple sugar. Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 NewEnglandEquineBalance@...

Marrianne, Oh darn! Sorry for my ignorance with regards to the terminology. I guess it's back to soaking again, or finding another source. I'm sure the hay guru's here will have a better commentary

Diane, I have had very good luck lately at CVS for 400 I.U. Vit E with soy oil. I recently purchased two 400 capsule vit E containers for around $20 (buy one get one free for a total of 800

Jaini, playing a little catch-up and just read this. THANK YOU! What an incredible explanation, inspiration, and encouragement. I have shared with with several friends and even on FaceBook (hope

ECIR Files Table of Contents: http://tinyurl.com/6lsvppq To help members quickly find information in the files, the ECIR Group has posted a search-and-click Table of Contents (TOC) at, or near, the

Be sure the !!!/ is added in the link.

How long ahead could you safely soak the beet and leave it in the fridge? Just curious as ours is soaked daily but its always worth knowing. claire:-}