Good morning, I am seeking advice on treating solar penetration, what protocols have been successful. Thank you. -- Nicolle D in BC Canada 2022

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

Good morning, Wondering if anyone has any suggestions on other pain alternatives to try? Ribbon if off NSAID's now, but I cannot get her to eat the Phyto-quench with DC, I bought the granular CocoSoya

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

Hi I'm looking for the Leptin calculation to put in the calculator section of my case history. I think I saw it somewhere on the ECIR site before but can't find it now. The EMS calculator only has G:I

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

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

My PPID and IR mare , Mica, is still suffering from her soles being carved out by my trimmer. I have her in boots with pads but three weeks after the incident she is still barely able to walk. I’m goi

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

-- I have my hay tested by the wet chem method at Equi-analytical. I have always checked the esc + sugar values in the first column, % as sampled. Is this correct or should I have been looking at the

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

Over the years we've had members test side-by-side NIR and Wet Chem and found up to 30% difference in results. I just did the same with my current crop. The NIR ESC result was 26% less than Wet Chem r

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

Hi Jocelyn Yes, you've indicated your frustration before so we are aware. Where these messages originate from is not a website. It is a software program written specifically for discussion groups like

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

I've looked through the messages and files. Am I correct that the only pain relievers to use with an IR &PPID horse are Phyto-Quench and Devil's Claw? From reading the messages, I understand Equithriv

Good morning Lavinia, Zahr's photos for mark-up have been uploaded to his album. I've only included front feet as those have been the problematic ones. However, I do have hind images as well if they a