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Three acceptable ration balancers to add to list
So the amino trace pellet has not changed.. correct
So the amino trace pellet has not changed.. correct
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Cheryl Oickle
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Vitamins and mineral supplement western Canada sources
At present I am using Dr. Reeds formula 2 pelleted supplement one half cup daily . I know that it is not the best for IR Cushings horses. I am challenged with mineral balancing until I have this years
At present I am using Dr. Reeds formula 2 pelleted supplement one half cup daily . I know that it is not the best for IR Cushings horses. I am challenged with mineral balancing until I have this years
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Cheryl Oickle
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Weight loss.and struggling
CH will be updated by the end of the week. Thank you Cheryl
CH will be updated by the end of the week. Thank you Cheryl
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Cheryl Oickle
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Weight loss.and struggling
Hi my mare has always been a very easy keeper. Since her laminitis in June 2018 and again in October and diagnosis of IR and probable Cushings i am struggling to maintain her weight.she has been on th
Hi my mare has always been a very easy keeper. Since her laminitis in June 2018 and again in October and diagnosis of IR and probable Cushings i am struggling to maintain her weight.she has been on th
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Cheryl Oickle
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Granulated vitamin E?
Is there such a thing in Western Canada? I have purchased gel caps and put them in the beet pulp carrier and she can pick them out. I can puncture and squeeze out the product in the gel caps but it is
Is there such a thing in Western Canada? I have purchased gel caps and put them in the beet pulp carrier and she can pick them out. I can puncture and squeeze out the product in the gel caps but it is
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Cheryl Oickle
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vitamin E
Not sureif my question was sent..if you see this twice my apologies. The vitamin e capsules do you administer as is in a carrier or do you puncture the softgels and squeeze out the liquid onto sometin
Not sureif my question was sent..if you see this twice my apologies. The vitamin e capsules do you administer as is in a carrier or do you puncture the softgels and squeeze out the liquid onto sometin
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Cheryl Oickle
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vitamin E
So the most effective vitamin e? Can you use human over the counter soft gels? Or is that just a waste? Or what would be an appropriate supplier in Canada?
So the most effective vitamin e? Can you use human over the counter soft gels? Or is that just a waste? Or what would be an appropriate supplier in Canada?
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Cheryl Oickle
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vitamin E
Hiher I was just reviewing the diet recommendations for IR and Cushings horses. I seem to have missed the "Vitamin E" piece of it. I am giving salt and flax and vitamins/minerals and the addition of t
Hiher I was just reviewing the diet recommendations for IR and Cushings horses. I seem to have missed the "Vitamin E" piece of it. I am giving salt and flax and vitamins/minerals and the addition of t
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Cheryl Oickle
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Diagnostic testing for EMS, EC, and hypothyroidism
I am curious to your new vitamin mineral supplement. Where are you getting it from and a contact/ website please.I too have been giving Dr Reeds only formula two as it is much lower in iron and althou
I am curious to your new vitamin mineral supplement. Where are you getting it from and a contact/ website please.I too have been giving Dr Reeds only formula two as it is much lower in iron and althou
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Cheryl Oickle
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Feeding frequency
i have been feeding hay in three small meals daily..7 12 and 6., often spread through out her paddock in small piles to encourage movement or in a one inch hole haynet if weather torrentially raining.
i have been feeding hay in three small meals daily..7 12 and 6., often spread through out her paddock in small piles to encourage movement or in a one inch hole haynet if weather torrentially raining.
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X-ray technique and positions
can someone please provide me a link for X-ray technique.? And hoof/film positions for same. Will have Jewel re xrayed late March looking for techniques to identify correlation of p3 to sole, depth of
can someone please provide me a link for X-ray technique.? And hoof/film positions for same. Will have Jewel re xrayed late March looking for techniques to identify correlation of p3 to sole, depth of
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Cheryl Oickle
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Alfalfa question
An absolute variable here regarding the alfalfa I agree!I had to scramble to get a supply of low sugar low starch hay this last year when my horse was diagnosed with IR and Cushings. Although the prot
An absolute variable here regarding the alfalfa I agree!I had to scramble to get a supply of low sugar low starch hay this last year when my horse was diagnosed with IR and Cushings. Although the prot
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Poll on Losing Weight - Please Respond
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--Oops apologies.Please ignore my last comment. I need to read the questions more thoroughly. I was obviously under feeding my horse on the analysed hay hence the weight loss. Ideal weight 800 lb by t
--Oops apologies.Please ignore my last comment. I need to read the questions more thoroughly. I was obviously under feeding my horse on the analysed hay hence the weight loss. Ideal weight 800 lb by t
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Cheryl Oickle
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Poll on Losing Weight - Please Respond
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Jewel was never overweight but once I obtained analysed hay, I was feeding at 1.5 percent of her body weight. She lost a lot of weight. I increased to 2 per cent and had to increase again to have her
Jewel was never overweight but once I obtained analysed hay, I was feeding at 1.5 percent of her body weight. She lost a lot of weight. I increased to 2 per cent and had to increase again to have her
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Resuming exercise
Farrier/trimmer out next week. Will post new pics
Farrier/trimmer out next week. Will post new pics
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Resuming exercise
Jewel has been recovering very well since her lamanitic episodes in June then again in October. Her hoof capsules have grown out approximately 75 percent and most of her laminar wedge is gone. She is
Jewel has been recovering very well since her lamanitic episodes in June then again in October. Her hoof capsules have grown out approximately 75 percent and most of her laminar wedge is gone. She is
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footing for dry lot
We use field dressing. It’s a sand....not too fine doesn’t pack nor wash away easily with rain....my laminitic horse loves it!
We use field dressing. It’s a sand....not too fine doesn’t pack nor wash away easily with rain....my laminitic horse loves it!
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Salt in diet
Many difference girl of opinions. Adding salt to diet, is iodized table salt ok ? Jewel gets 1 tbsp a day.
Many difference girl of opinions. Adding salt to diet, is iodized table salt ok ? Jewel gets 1 tbsp a day.
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Further ACTH assessment opinion please
Good morning: As per Jewels history, her initial ACTH arrived thawed at the lab and her numbers were "just a bit above normal" at that time (Sept 2018) As she had another onset of laminitis in October
Good morning: As per Jewels history, her initial ACTH arrived thawed at the lab and her numbers were "just a bit above normal" at that time (Sept 2018) As she had another onset of laminitis in October
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Xrays and pictures posted
I have successfully downloaded Jewels baseline x-rays and trims x2. Please critique/suggest for further trims. She is being rasped every 7-10 days by me and then monthly by my barefoot trimmer
I have successfully downloaded Jewels baseline x-rays and trims x2. Please critique/suggest for further trims. She is being rasped every 7-10 days by me and then monthly by my barefoot trimmer
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