We have posted before about studies linking tall fescue endophyte with hoof pain. This study also links it with reduced insulin sensitivity/increased insulin resistance, which likely explains the hoof

Digest # 1667 Sherry states that "PPID can have an effect on connective tissue" Can this be explored further? Phoenix was diagnosed by clinical exam to have DSLD. This was later confirmed by another v

hello, these are xrays for tiko hoof photos taken 1 week after 3rd shoeing with st. croix shoes, xrays done 11/2022 includes stifle in these shoes for 6 weeks farrier came next day, xrays from 6/2022

Reposting in hopes Dr. Kellon had input on Flame’s labs (he’s on Invokana). Original post: I know I got meds titrated and labs done late this year, but life happened. Here are Cornell results for both

We are about to head into a string of 20° days and 10° nights. I am a bit concerned about Tater potentially relapsing due to “winter laminitis” / poor circulation. He lives outside with a shelter, wil

We just did blood work again for insulin & ACTH on 11/11/22. I’ve listed below all his recent numbers. He is 14H Welsh Cob/Arabian, estimated weight currently 807-835 measured multiple ways, getting 1

Hello Thank you in advance for your help. I bought my Connemara pony Dan on October 1st 2021. On December 29th 2021 he came down with laminitis in all 4 feet. He was box rested, trimmed, put on soaked

I had both of my Welsh Cobs tested on October 21. Max, who is on 1.5 mg Prascend had a result of 46.7 and Maddie, who isn't currently being treated has a result of 31.2. My vet suggested starting to t

Lavinia, I need a private consult so I can pay you. She was sore after I took the toes back. I soaked her yesterday in vetericyn hoof soak and that seemed to help. Ordered cleartrax to soak again. I a

The following files and folders have been uploaded to the Files area of the main@ECIR.groups.io group. /Equinety.docx By: Eleanor Kellon, VMD <drkellon@...> Description: Don't buy this.

--there is a lot of plantain in one if my fields which I plan to start strip grazing. Is Plantain OK for my IR Fell pony? JKS in France 2022 Thank you

Been following Leslie's use of Prohealth Longevity resveratrol and would like to know how best to administer it. Tried it in bucket feed and was met with absolute refusal so now that I have some 20 cc

I am about to start Rusty on Prascend. Does it matter whether I give it with am feed or pm feed? Should I have APF on hand before I start in case he loses his appetite? Keeping his weight up is a curr

Recommendations on a Veternarian for blood work up/ diagnostic baseline for cushings. Twh 18 years old. I bought in June 2022 -- Kelly A in southern oregon 2022

Hello group, my horse relies pretty heavily on a supplement call Easy breathing by NAF to prevent respiratory issues such as coughing. I have tried taking him off it while we're in the emergency diet

Hello everyone. I've known this group has existed for what feels like forever but had scraped by without until this fall. Crimson has probably been borderline crushing's for at least a year and may ha

majestic, PP ID, gets 57 mg of precacox each day and I just realized I am also giving a supplement that has 3000 mg of devils claw. So, is that an error? Find a supplement without the devils claw? Tha

Does salt play a role in correcting insulin imbalance in some IR horses? And/ or does appropriate salt intake help maintain a proper insulin response? -- Chatycady in the Midwest 2022 CaseHistory@ECIR

Hi, Looking for any other treatment options/suggestions for a pony with insect hypersensitivity (suffers sever allergies to insects, ie flys/ mosquitos/mites etc has hard raised lumps ie protein lumps

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