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Stumped the Vets
Hi Val: I have a Friesian import who turns orange every spring. He is now 19 years old and has been Cushings since he was 7 and high risk IR since he was 9. He is on a balanced diet (ODTB cubes with t
Hi Val: I have a Friesian import who turns orange every spring. He is now 19 years old and has been Cushings since he was 7 and high risk IR since he was 9. He is on a balanced diet (ODTB cubes with t
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new batch ODTB cubes won't soften
Beverly, years ago I had a pallet of those hard cubes. I made the rock hard cubes into small pieces with a claw hammer before I soaked them. It worked. Loes with Romke, TJ, Daisy & Dreamer So Cal 2007
Beverly, years ago I had a pallet of those hard cubes. I made the rock hard cubes into small pieces with a claw hammer before I soaked them. It worked. Loes with Romke, TJ, Daisy & Dreamer So Cal 2007
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sources of ODTB in So Cal.
Lindsey: I am Valeree's barn mate. I probably do not need to re-order ODTB cubes for another couple of weeks. However, Gentry at Fox Feed, Acton mentioned before that she was going to stock some bags,
Lindsey: I am Valeree's barn mate. I probably do not need to re-order ODTB cubes for another couple of weeks. However, Gentry at Fox Feed, Acton mentioned before that she was going to stock some bags,
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muscle up
Lauren: My Romke weighs1,600+ pounds, he gets 1/2 cup of split peas (raw) and 2 scoops (contained in the product) of Uckele's Tri Amino. Before that he could not make muscle. I give my other 3 equines
Lauren: My Romke weighs1,600+ pounds, he gets 1/2 cup of split peas (raw) and 2 scoops (contained in the product) of Uckele's Tri Amino. Before that he could not make muscle. I give my other 3 equines
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Back leg lifting way high when trying to clean hooves
After reading this post a big "AHA". Googled EPSM and found Drafts and Draft Mules are genetically predisposed. This answers a lot of questions on Dreamer, my draft mule (1/2 clydesdale & 1/2 mammoth
After reading this post a big "AHA". Googled EPSM and found Drafts and Draft Mules are genetically predisposed. This answers a lot of questions on Dreamer, my draft mule (1/2 clydesdale & 1/2 mammoth
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Crushing Rock Hard ODTBC
I had a pallet of rock hard cubes about 4 or 5 years ago. It was a nightmare - the only way I could feed them was claw hammer the cubes (it works well when you do it on concrete) into small pieces. Au
I had a pallet of rock hard cubes about 4 or 5 years ago. It was a nightmare - the only way I could feed them was claw hammer the cubes (it works well when you do it on concrete) into small pieces. Au
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Can sweat wraps in 100+ F weather trigger Laminitis/Founder
Loes, SO CAL 2008 > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Loes, SO CAL 2008 > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Can sweat wraps in 100+ F weather trigger Laminitis/Founder
Yes, please Suzie, please let me know how to do t touch. thanks Loes So.CAL - 2008 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yes, please Suzie, please let me know how to do t touch. thanks Loes So.CAL - 2008 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Can sweat wraps in 100+ F weather trigger Laminitis/Founder
Romke has fluid on his suspensory but he is not lame and the ultrasound shows no damage. I have been walking him and icing the leg for several weeks and it is not going down. My vet suggested a 24 hou
Romke has fluid on his suspensory but he is not lame and the ultrasound shows no damage. I have been walking him and icing the leg for several weeks and it is not going down. My vet suggested a 24 hou
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Donkey Cushings???
Laura, my standard donkey has long hair and does not shed much, if any. I also clip her 2 or more x per year. She is not cushings. Loes So. Cal 2009 (I think) [Non-text portions of this message have b
Laura, my standard donkey has long hair and does not shed much, if any. I also clip her 2 or more x per year. She is not cushings. Loes So. Cal 2009 (I think) [Non-text portions of this message have b
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Anybody heard of Beet Pulp causing foot soreness
I treat my shredded beet pulp as follows: Rinse and stir 2x in hot water at 15 minute intervals. Soak in hot water for about 1 hour, stir or squeeze , rinse + stir in hot water until water is clear. R
I treat my shredded beet pulp as follows: Rinse and stir 2x in hot water at 15 minute intervals. Soak in hot water for about 1 hour, stir or squeeze , rinse + stir in hot water until water is clear. R
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ODTB cubes..do they have to be moistened?
I fed them dry for 4 years. Last year I read the bag, they advise to wet them. I listened to their advise. Loes So. Cal. 2008
I fed them dry for 4 years. Last year I read the bag, they advise to wet them. I listened to their advise. Loes So. Cal. 2008
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Time to Clip???
Laura: I clipped Romke last week. with the hot hot days and cool nights we have a lot of colic in this area. He was uncomfortable, his temperature way too high for his "normal" so I didn't want to tak
Laura: I clipped Romke last week. with the hot hot days and cool nights we have a lot of colic in this area. He was uncomfortable, his temperature way too high for his "normal" so I didn't want to tak
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Vet that will prescribe pergolide (compounded) in LA
We have all had heartbreaking experiences with different vets / farriers / trainers. I have used them for years and my experience with the group has been excellent. Loes So. Cal April 2008
We have all had heartbreaking experiences with different vets / farriers / trainers. I have used them for years and my experience with the group has been excellent. Loes So. Cal April 2008
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Vet that will prescribe pergolide (compounded) in LA
Annette: Dr. Ragsdale (office is in Newhall) will prescribe pergolide. Other vets in the practice are: Dr. Dyck, Dr. Robinson & Dr. Rouche. Loes So CA (April 2008)
Annette: Dr. Ragsdale (office is in Newhall) will prescribe pergolide. Other vets in the practice are: Dr. Dyck, Dr. Robinson & Dr. Rouche. Loes So CA (April 2008)
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ODTB cubes/availability
When she suggested that I add copper, she also had me add zinc. Loes & Romke So.Cal. April 2008
When she suggested that I add copper, she also had me add zinc. Loes & Romke So.Cal. April 2008
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"Touch-me-not" issues
I work him every day, anywhere between 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hour - walk trot canter - arena and/or trail. He is 15 - has been Cushings since 7 and IR since 9. Sometimes he is a bit sluggish but most of
I work him every day, anywhere between 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hour - walk trot canter - arena and/or trail. He is 15 - has been Cushings since 7 and IR since 9. Sometimes he is a bit sluggish but most of
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"Touch-me-not" issues
Erica: I have the same problem with Romke (1,500+ lbs. Friesian) who is cushings and severe IR. He is on a very strict diet of 100% ODTB cubes so there is nothing I can do to improve his diet or the I
Erica: I have the same problem with Romke (1,500+ lbs. Friesian) who is cushings and severe IR. He is on a very strict diet of 100% ODTB cubes so there is nothing I can do to improve his diet or the I
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OT - uckele order
I placed the order a week ago, they shipped it today after two (2) e-mails and one (1) phone call. It was not on back order, they just didn't fill the order until today. Loes So Cal
I placed the order a week ago, they shipped it today after two (2) e-mails and one (1) phone call. It was not on back order, they just didn't fill the order until today. Loes So Cal
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OT - uckele order
I am having the same problem. They usually do send a shipping notice. Loes So. Cal.
I am having the same problem. They usually do send a shipping notice. Loes So. Cal.
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