ECIR was founded with the goal of disseminating accurate information regarding metabolic disease in horses. Originally, the focus was on PPID but it soon became apparent that hyperinsulinemic conditions, now referred to as EMS, can exist separate from PPID.

In addition to sharing the best scientific information, we have always paid careful attention to the details of each and every horse, pony, donkey and mule, helping caretakers interpret what they found and saw within the framework of current knowledge and also used the patterns we saw emerging to keep our members ahead of the curve.

As a result, many things now widely accepted were actually first recognized here, such as:

• Effective diet control of insulin can be healthful and should not involve starvation

• The seasonal ACTH rise and its consequences

• Best PPID control is achieved by dosing pergolide in amounts that normalize ACTH

• Effects of cold weather

• Role of iron overload in EMS

• Vitex for refractory PPID symptoms and Jiaogulan for laminitis.

This past year we have seen significant progress in learning how to use cabergoline for PPID horses that do not respond well to pergolide and canagliflozin in horses with refractory insulin elevations. We saw the first scientific publication with the ECIR name: https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2019-04-078%20E.M.%20Kellon%20and%20K.M.%20Gustafson.pdf and plan at least two more for the coming year.  Our first educational film series is nearing completion https://www.ecirhorse.org/video.php. We have undertaken the monumental task of designing and building a new case history form, which will soon be finalized. It is designed to allow access from almost all devices and will allow easier retrieval of information for researchers.

Everyone working to keep ECIR alive and flourishing is, and always has been, an unpaid volunteer -- but we need funds to carry these efforts forward. Since December 1, ECIR has raised just under $5000 from 24 donors. We thank each of you for your support in this campaign and throughout the year. 

We are pleased to announce that a generous anonymous supporter will match your donation from now until the end of the year. Every $25 you donate will turn into a $50 donation. Every $100 will turn into a $200 donation. 

Can we count on your help? 

Here are two links to help you learn all about your donation through Mightycause, a respected donor-advised 501(c)3, which allows for safe, worry-free donations via credit card or Paypal. 

You can donate one-time or as a recurring monthly donor. 

HOW TO make a donation:

https://support.mightycause.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015180112-How-to-Make-a-Donation-on-Mightycause

HOW TO MANAGE your recurring donation:

https://support.mightycause.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015176772-How-to-Set-Up-and-Manage-Your-Recurring-Donation-on-Mightycause.

For more options on how you can help, including through your holiday shopping, see: https://www.ecirhorse.org/how-to-help-ECIR.php

--
Eleanor in PA

www.drkellon.com  2 for 1 course sale
EC Owner 2001

including through your holiday shopping, see: https://www.ecirhorse.org/how-to-help-ECIR.php

From: main@ECIR.groups.io [mailto:main@ECIR.groups.io] On Behalf Of Eleanor Kellon, VMD
Sent: December-12-19 4:11 PM
To: main@ECIR.groups.io
Subject: [ECIR] End of Year Letter

ECIR was founded with the goal of disseminating accurate information regarding metabolic disease in horses. Originally, the focus was on PPID but it soon became apparent that hyperinsulinemic conditions, now referred to as EMS, can exist separate from PPID.

In addition to sharing the best scientific information, we have always paid careful attention to the details of each and every horse, pony, donkey and mule, helping caretakers interpret what they found and saw within the framework of current knowledge and also used the patterns we saw emerging to keep our members ahead of the curve.

As a result, many things now widely accepted were actually first recognized here, such as:

·        Effective diet control of insulin can be healthful and should not involve starvation

·        The seasonal ACTH rise and its consequences

·        Best PPID control is achieved by dosing pergolide in amounts that normalize ACTH

·        Effects of cold weather

·        Role of iron overload in EMS

·        Vitex for refractory PPID symptoms and Jiaogulan for laminitis.

This past year we have seen significant progress in learning how to use cabergoline for PPID horses that do not respond well to pergolide and canagliflozin in horses with refractory insulin elevations. We saw the first scientific publication with the ECIR name: https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2019-04-078%20E.M.%20Kellon%20and%20K.M.%20Gustafson.pdf and plan at least two more for the coming year.  Our first educational film series is nearing completion https://www.ecirhorse.org/video.php. We have undertaken the monumental task of designing and building a new case history form, which will soon be finalized. It is designed to allow access from almost all devices and will allow easier retrieval of information for researchers.

Everyone working to keep ECIR alive and flourishing is, and always has been, an unpaid volunteer -- but we need funds to carry these efforts forward. Since December 1, ECIR has raised just under $5000 from 24 donors. We thank each of you for your support in this campaign and throughout the year. 

We are pleased to announce that a generous anonymous supporter will match your donation from now until the end of the year. Every $25 you donate will turn into a $50 donation. Every $100 will turn into a $200 donation. 

Can we count on your help? 

Here are two links to help you learn all about your donation through Mightycause, a respected donor-advised 501(c)3, which allows for safe, worry-free donations via credit card or Paypal. 

You can donate one-time or as a recurring monthly donor. 

HOW TO make a donation:

https://support.mightycause.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015180112-How-to-Make-a-Donation-on-Mightycause

HOW TO MANAGE your recurring donation:

https://support.mightycause.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015176772-How-to-Set-Up-and-Manage-Your-Recurring-Donation-on-Mightycause.

For more options on how you can help, including through your holiday shopping, see: https://www.ecirhorse.org/how-to-help-ECIR.php

--
Eleanor in PA

www.drkellon.com  2 for 1 course sale
EC Owner 2001

On Dec 12, 2019, at 4:11 PM, Eleanor Kellon, VMD <drkellon@...> wrote:



ECIR was founded with the goal of disseminating accurate information regarding metabolic disease in horses. Originally, the focus was on PPID but it soon became apparent that hyperinsulinemic conditions, now referred to as EMS, can exist separate from PPID.

In addition to sharing the best scientific information, we have always paid careful attention to the details of each and every horse, pony, donkey and mule, helping caretakers interpret what they found and saw within the framework of current knowledge and also used the patterns we saw emerging to keep our members ahead of the curve.

As a result, many things now widely accepted were actually first recognized here, such as:

• Effective diet control of insulin can be healthful and should not involve starvation

• The seasonal ACTH rise and its consequences

• Best PPID control is achieved by dosing pergolide in amounts that normalize ACTH

• Effects of cold weather

• Role of iron overload in EMS

• Vitex for refractory PPID symptoms and Jiaogulan for laminitis.

This past year we have seen significant progress in learning how to use cabergoline for PPID horses that do not respond well to pergolide and canagliflozin in horses with refractory insulin elevations. We saw the first scientific publication with the ECIR name: https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2019-04-078%20E.M.%20Kellon%20and%20K.M.%20Gustafson.pdf and plan at least two more for the coming year.  Our first educational film series is nearing completion https://www.ecirhorse.org/video.php. We have undertaken the monumental task of designing and building a new case history form, which will soon be finalized. It is designed to allow access from almost all devices and will allow easier retrieval of information for researchers.

Everyone working to keep ECIR alive and flourishing is, and always has been, an unpaid volunteer -- but we need funds to carry these efforts forward. Since December 1, ECIR has raised just under $5000 from 24 donors. We thank each of you for your support in this campaign and throughout the year. 

We are pleased to announce that a generous anonymous supporter will match your donation from now until the end of the year. Every $25 you donate will turn into a $50 donation. Every $100 will turn into a $200 donation. 

Can we count on your help? 

Here are two links to help you learn all about your donation through Mightycause, a respected donor-advised 501(c)3, which allows for safe, worry-free donations via credit card or Paypal. 

You can donate one-time or as a recurring monthly donor. 

HOW TO make a donation:

https://support.mightycause.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015180112-How-to-Make-a-Donation-on-Mightycause

HOW TO MANAGE your recurring donation:

https://support.mightycause.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015176772-How-to-Set-Up-and-Manage-Your-Recurring-Donation-on-Mightycause.

For more options on how you can help, including through your holiday shopping, see: https://www.ecirhorse.org/how-to-help-ECIR.php

--
Eleanor in PA

www.drkellon.com  2 for 1 course sale
EC Owner 2001