My former contact (Kent's Feed in Cedarville) was no longer able to get the cubes. TSC got a few bags in, but then decided to not get them anymore. So after following this thread, I called Knightstown

If you are testing ACTH for a first time diagnosis, from late July into fall is best with peak late September because early cases are often normal at other times of the year. Re: ESC vs WSC, refer

Lida, Even the manufacturer does not recommend cutting it in quarters. The best thing to do is order 1/4 mg compounded capsules. Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

Don't forget to add tryglicerides to your labs. :) -- Nancy and Vinnie and Summer Oakley, Ca Joined Nov 2018 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Nancy%20and%20Vinnie

Has he been on the same 1 mg dose of pergolide for 10 years? Have you checked ACTH since 2017? -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

Dose as usual. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

As a guideline, the PCV needs to be 30 or higher and for a full size horse a gallon is removed every 2 weeks until ferritin is below 200. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

Is she holding her head and neck stiffly? That is a common reaction and makes them walk differently. Was a mouth speculum used? There could be poll or TMJ pain from that or it could aggravate THO

The best approach is no work until after the test - unless he worked the day of his last test in which case you want to try to duplicate the conditions as much as possible. -- Eleanor in PA

Sheila, not sure what FB page you are referring. ACTH is lowest in the spring and if you test in the spring, it will give you a baseline from which to work. If your horse is well controlled or is

Lida, I would get small baggies that seal well and put a weeks worth of doses individually in bags for barn help. You will have to work out what treat works best to administer the tablet and make sure

I need some clarification on ACTH testing. I've always tested my horses every spring. Now I read on a PPID Facebook page that you should only test in the fall? My understanding was the results were

Thanks all. I requested the compounded as I have health issues and don't want to risk Prascend "dust". Years ago I heard vets were asking BI to make lower dose tablets. Obv that didn't happen (and

I'm about to move my horse to a boarding stable from a private facility and I am concerned about making sure that my horse gets an accurate dose each day. He is on 1 1/4 tablet each day. If it was

Kristie, this is really a bummer! And just when I thought the long search for a reliable dealer was over! I am so sorry they dropped the ball and hope that you have success elsewhere. -- Carla

I did give her Banamine after, she has no fever, no site reaction, no heat in her feet and no bounding pulses which are all reactions she had in the past. The banamine did nothing, I put her in soft

Commercial Feed Analysis Library When: 05/08/2022 View Event Description: Commercial Feed Analysis Library Over the years individual ECIR Group members have sent various commercial feeds to be

My 30 yr old PPID gelding is suddenly acting like a stud and very possessive of my mare, threatening my other gelding. This herd has been together for over 2 yrs without issues until this Spring. I

Thanks Sherry! -- Beth & Flame dx 2013 & Diana dx 2020 NV Oct 2013 Flame Case History Flame Pictures Diana Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Beth%20and%20Diana

Glad you were able to get an order. If you every get in a bind, I would be more than willing to help you out. -- Janet M. OH 2021