Xena's hoof photos have been updated, any constructive criticism would be appreciated. -- Cindy D Colorado, USA Joined 2019 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Cindy%20and%20Xena https://ecir.g

I have at last got back and posted the results from Equi-analytical for my orchardgrass hay. I bought the hay when a friend had had it tested to determine it was low is ESC + starch, but did not do th

Majestic is doing much better. I've cut back his hay and he is loosing weight since I've been feeding three smaller meals of hay a day. He was getting hay 24/7. I've had his hay tested and both my Ber

I have had some issues with Red eating his food over the past few days, he is currently not laminitic, he'll have a nibble here and there of his hay, he seems to want to eat it but doesn't but if I ta

I've had Willow less than two years. She is a very easy keeper. I am still learning how to manage her best. I've had her on full board for all except the first four months. Her feet were good when I g

If you can recommend a trimmer who is open to the ECIR protocol and trimming protocol, I would sure like to know who that is. I’m in Denton Texas. -- Cindy, Oden, and Eeyore, North Texas On ECIR proto

For those who have experience using metformin, I have a 1000lb Morgan and finally got approval to start after two rounds of continued high insulin values. What dosage did you start at (I have 1000mg t

Hi again ,joping Dr kellon can comment on this topic. Gavi is now on fall rise amount of 2 mg pracend with half of the 300 mg ivonkana.He is showing signs of puffy sockets above his eyes rhat usually

What does anyone think of this sup for PPID? * Includes chasteberry for pituitary support and kelp for a healthy thyroid * Also includes omega 3s from chia seeds and antioxidants from turmeric and spi

HI, I have the opportunity to grow my own hay next year for my metabolic herd. Grasses recommeded please and how to reduce high iron in forage crops? We can create any blend we want and try and make o

Hello All, I have now updated the photo album with the hoof photos. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, -- Sarah O. Rudolph, WI 2020 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Sarah%20an

Hello All, Teeny has completed her course of antibiotics and seems to be in better spirits. However, she continues eating only part of her ration and she is getting skinnier by the day. My vet is stum

For the first time since joining ECIR, Blessing is Compensated for IR! She's also within the healthy range for PPID! Thank you everyone who has helped me learn to care for this horse properly! CH is b

Hi. Would like to share current analysis of a sample from a bag of nutrena Safe Choice, Special care, if you want it. I just did sugars and starch. I don't know where I would see a reply so you may em

Hello All Just wanted to post a update on Desi, so it appears now that this whole lameness issue was caused by a boot rub. She put too much weight on that right side (just as dr. K thought) causing th

With the HUGE drops in temps every night I’m wondering if I should start blanketing with a light windbreaker type blanket? He boards so the horses are all still on pm turnout until October and Jadon H

Hello. I am retesting glucose and insulin. I normally am done handwalking by 7am, if not earlier. Vet pulling blood between 10 & 10:30am. Okay if we stroll? He will be stressed if we don't. -- Mara NJ

-- can I give oral HA to my PPID horse without any negative side effects? Nina and Jadon Kentucky 2020 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Nina%20and%20Jadon https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistor

I finally got the hay results back. Uploaded to folder below. Can someone please direct me to the link to see what the numbers for starch and sugar should be? I have searched the files. I did find the

Hello, I have updated Cadet's case history. I have been testing Cadet routinely in the fall for the past 3 years, which confirmed his IR diagnosis 2 years ago. He has been doing very well this summer,