Good afternoon, I just received my order of Phyto-Quench pellets from Uckele, when switching a horse off of NSAID's (Equioxx specifically) to Phyto-quench, is it recommended to taper down gradually or

Aloha I had joined last week but for some reason didn't get any posts back. Several people reached out and I now see several responses. Working on getting my vet out and reviewing the responses. Where

Hello Everyone, This is my first post. I have a 2015 Paso Fino mare who I've been struggling with for the past few years, but particularly the last 5 months. Our case history and x-ray links are below

Was reading through old posts. Uckele DC is not recommended for IR horse? Yucca is too high in starch? Was going to alternate phytoquench plus DC with the Uckele DC as syringing the phytoquench is not

Thanks for replies. Now I'm confused about the TRH Stim test. I know it's used to detect early PPID but thought also used - as- for some reason some horses won't "test" on baseline.? I'm convinced Rem

Question for the group. If I would like to analysis the hay that I am soaking, what is the protocol? I am soaking for 1 hour in cold water or 1/2 hour in hot water( when it is available). Does it matt

Hi Rose, I know you were having trouble finding messages. Just checking to see if you are able to see them now. Fingers crossed. -- Lorna in Eastern Ontario 2002 https://www.ecirhorse.org/FAQ.php

Hello, Is it too late to increase prascend for seasonal rise? My boarders horse has been on 1 tab of prascend for several years. No repeat testing that I am aware of. He is acting quite anxious, pacin

I just got an email from Dairy/ Equi-Analytical as they are the same business) stating there was a malfunction of their equipment used for wet chem mineral testing and there will be a delay of up to 7

Has an equine in your life been helped because of the work of Dr. Eleanor Kellon and her volunteers from the ECIR Group? If so, we’d be grateful if you would share your appreciation for her by voting

Hello, I have a IR horse that has rotated in the hind left and we are working on recovery with a really good hoof practitioner. However, I really need help with her diet as she is refusing to eat soak

Looking at every site I could find on soft boots and trying recommendations from the group, SmartPak suggested I call Easy Care and speak to one their representatives. They even looked up the phone nu

My horse foundered 2 years ago. We recently tried glue on metal shoes and he’s been extremely lame since. The shoes have been removed. He won’t pick up his feet now to remove the glue. The farrier say

Commercial Feed Analysis Library When: 08/08/2022 View Event Description: Commercial Feed Analysis Library Over the years individual ECIR Group members have sent various commercial feeds to be tested

I know I need to do a CH. In the meantime I need help. Remy is a 22 y.o. Arabian gelding. Is it too far into seasonal rise for a Pergolide dose increase? Assuming my vet would Rx more, soon. I've read

If anyone has suggestions regarding best practices for trailering a laminitic horse. I would greatly appreciate the input. Current plan, cloud boots, deep shavings, 2 horse straight load with ramp. Qu

Hello. I have updated Walker's Case History File and his most recent bloodwork. My vet is not keen on putting him on cabergoline given his age, the mass in his sinus cavity, and basically her inexperi

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Dr Kellon, My horse is in the mountains for the summer to be out of the 105 to 115 heat here. I do not feel I can adequately manage her situation from 90 miles away. With 250 horses to feed etc, the r

Hello Cass, I am confused about feeding before blood draw. I posted a question about this a few days ago and Dr. Kellon responded that my feeding schedule was fine. My schedule included beet pulp with