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Candy Update: Invokana on board Questions and Concerns re. symptoms and diet
Nancy, We're deep in the weeds, and we're heading OT for this thread. Further details, assuming I can answer your questions, belong in the Horsekeeping subgroup. Total nitrogen is what is actually mea
Nancy, We're deep in the weeds, and we're heading OT for this thread. Further details, assuming I can answer your questions, belong in the Horsekeeping subgroup. Total nitrogen is what is actually mea
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Candy Update: Invokana on board Questions and Concerns re. symptoms and diet
Hi, Nancy. We evaluate nitrate in forage using Dry Matter values. EA quantifies nitrates in two ways: 1- PPM Nitrate-Nitrogen, which means parts per million of nitrate as nitrogen 2- % Nitrate [ion] O
Hi, Nancy. We evaluate nitrate in forage using Dry Matter values. EA quantifies nitrates in two ways: 1- PPM Nitrate-Nitrogen, which means parts per million of nitrate as nitrogen 2- % Nitrate [ion] O
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Candy Update: Invokana on board Questions and Concerns re. symptoms and diet
Hi, Shawn. Protein of 15.9% in an all-grass orchard grass hay is highly suspicious for high nitrates. Sometimes grass hay that contains some alfalfa or other legume can have a profile similar to this
Hi, Shawn. Protein of 15.9% in an all-grass orchard grass hay is highly suspicious for high nitrates. Sometimes grass hay that contains some alfalfa or other legume can have a profile similar to this
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Upsetting Info on Equi-Analytical 601 & 603 tests
Hi, Ferne. No wonder you're upset. The details really matter. I'd be interested in seeing the original 603 and 601 analyses. Can you add a new Hay Analysis Folder in your CH folder and upload the anal
Hi, Ferne. No wonder you're upset. The details really matter. I'd be interested in seeing the original 603 and 601 analyses. Can you add a new Hay Analysis Folder in your CH folder and upload the anal
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Coconut oil as a taste tempter ?
Trisha, you didn't mention what you're trying to get Hope to eat. A little something or all her minerals? I stay away from oils and fats other than those that add to Omega 3 fatty acids. Have you trie
Trisha, you didn't mention what you're trying to get Hope to eat. A little something or all her minerals? I stay away from oils and fats other than those that add to Omega 3 fatty acids. Have you trie
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Bloodwork, PPID, EMS Invokana and Pergolide
Nancy, I'd give what you need to see an effect, up to roughly double the labeled dose. Maybe 6 ml twice a day, or 10 once and a second dose of 4-6 ml. My experience with APF was that double the labele
Nancy, I'd give what you need to see an effect, up to roughly double the labeled dose. Maybe 6 ml twice a day, or 10 once and a second dose of 4-6 ml. My experience with APF was that double the labele
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Bloodwork, PPID, EMS Invokana and Pergolide
I’d give maximum dose APF twice a day whenever possible. If it’s not possible every day, do it when you can.
I’d give maximum dose APF twice a day whenever possible. If it’s not possible every day, do it when you can.
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Triple Crown Timothy Hay Cubes as complete diet
Hi, Chenelle. The balanced ODTBC have more calories than safe hay compared pound to pound. Therefore if you match hay to ODTBC pound for pound, you will be feeding too many calories.
Hi, Chenelle. The balanced ODTBC have more calories than safe hay compared pound to pound. Therefore if you match hay to ODTBC pound for pound, you will be feeding too many calories.
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Jherb and pulses question
Nnot in my experience. My pulse-y mare who has always been on J-herb to encourage hoof growth has detectable pulses in front always, never behind. My non-pulse-y mare had detectable pulses on J-herb o
Nnot in my experience. My pulse-y mare who has always been on J-herb to encourage hoof growth has detectable pulses in front always, never behind. My non-pulse-y mare had detectable pulses on J-herb o
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Testing for high Iron
Blood letting (venesection) reduces blood supply in an effort to reduce iron in an effort to reduce iron overload in an effort to improve liver function in an effort to reduce insulin resistance. Redu
Blood letting (venesection) reduces blood supply in an effort to reduce iron in an effort to reduce iron overload in an effort to improve liver function in an effort to reduce insulin resistance. Redu
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New Hay - results. Does his current diet align to this new hay well enough?
Hi, Laura. We're all uncertain and confused at first, but when it comes to balancing, I promise you will learn by practicing. Join the NRCPlus Grads group and ask for help. Also, keep working down the
Hi, Laura. We're all uncertain and confused at first, but when it comes to balancing, I promise you will learn by practicing. Join the NRCPlus Grads group and ask for help. Also, keep working down the
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Flax and iron ?
High iron was not been confirmed by my analysis of stabilized ground flax. Iron was only 48 ppm as fed, 52 ppm as DM. https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/files/9c%20Analyses%20of%20Various%20Feeds/Triple%20
High iron was not been confirmed by my analysis of stabilized ground flax. Iron was only 48 ppm as fed, 52 ppm as DM. https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/files/9c%20Analyses%20of%20Various%20Feeds/Triple%20
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Mare swollen like a balloon
Hi, Cyd. There are several analyses of Standlee Timothy Pellets in our File of Analyses of Various Feeds (a great resource). Here's the Folder: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/files/9c%20Analyses%20of%2
Hi, Cyd. There are several analyses of Standlee Timothy Pellets in our File of Analyses of Various Feeds (a great resource). Here's the Folder: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/files/9c%20Analyses%20of%2
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Vinnie Setback Today Sore Feet again
Yes, he's favoring the RF. I'm sure you've kept your farrier/trimmer informed that he looked good in the sneakers for a while and then they stopped working for him on that RF after a while. Maybe he c
Yes, he's favoring the RF. I'm sure you've kept your farrier/trimmer informed that he looked good in the sneakers for a while and then they stopped working for him on that RF after a while. Maybe he c
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How can I tell if my Orchard has fescue
Hi, Nancy. Here’s the best resource for identifying the grass seed heads you’re seeing. The pictures you posted look like normal orchard to me. http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/weeds_intro.html
Hi, Nancy. Here’s the best resource for identifying the grass seed heads you’re seeing. The pictures you posted look like normal orchard to me. http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/weeds_intro.html
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Question About Cold Protection
Hi, Lynn. This won’t help for this blizzard but I’m certain you can find the right blanket that won’t make Relevante sweat. Dialing in the right technical fabric and the right weight lining will make
Hi, Lynn. This won’t help for this blizzard but I’m certain you can find the right blanket that won’t make Relevante sweat. Dialing in the right technical fabric and the right weight lining will make
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sources of Invokana, was NEW blood work - NEED HELP please
For online pharmacy resources, all of which require a prescription from your vet, this is an interesting resource: https://www.pharmacychecker.com/invokana/ I suggest reading the fine print about Phar
For online pharmacy resources, all of which require a prescription from your vet, this is an interesting resource: https://www.pharmacychecker.com/invokana/ I suggest reading the fine print about Phar
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Vinnie Setback Today Sore Feet again
Hi, Nancy. Another idea. I know little of Shockwave therapy and only experienced its use on myself for connective tissue injuries and pain. Is it prescribed by your vet or by your farrier? For which t
Hi, Nancy. Another idea. I know little of Shockwave therapy and only experienced its use on myself for connective tissue injuries and pain. Is it prescribed by your vet or by your farrier? For which t
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Vinnie Setback Today Sore Feet again
Is Vinnie the kind of horse whose pulses are always detectable, like my Paint? Or are they like Cayuse, where you need to have perfect pulse detectors to find them? If he did too much, I wouldn't be s
Is Vinnie the kind of horse whose pulses are always detectable, like my Paint? Or are they like Cayuse, where you need to have perfect pulse detectors to find them? If he did too much, I wouldn't be s
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Thyroid, abnormal shedding, was Invokana and Vinnie update
Definitely get your vet involved, as always and especially if Vinnie has a history of reacting to deworming! You two know him best. It's always wise to start medication on a Monday so you don't have a
Definitely get your vet involved, as always and especially if Vinnie has a history of reacting to deworming! You two know him best. It's always wise to start medication on a Monday so you don't have a
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