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KarenM replied to the discussion Talk to me about PSSM in the forum Systems And Diseases 4 years ago
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Ah, an update–of course!
Recap: a variant of PSSM-2 is/was suspected. Added Vitamin E and Magnesium Oxide per vet’s basic recommendation. Rem gets 7 grams of natural Vitamin E and 29 grams of magnesium oxide. Made no other dietary changes. He has improved. Oh – I originally had his Vitamin E checked last fall. The vet tested in-house. I was…
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Mustangirl started the discussion Mares in season in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 4 years ago
Hello everyone! Does anyone have any suggestions on how to keep mares more comfortable while in heat?
This post probably seems silly to some of you but this is the first mare I’ve owned and I’m not quite sure what to think! My mare is so grumpy and difficult to work with right now and it makes me sad seeing her so unhappy! She’s extremely…
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Renie replied to the discussion Alfalfa Hay VS Pellets? in the forum No Grain Challenge 4 years ago
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Hi there, I can’t answer your question but as for me, I feed soaked alfalfa cubes because I believe the cubes provide more roughage than the pellets do. I also sprinkle the SBM on top of it. She really likes it, and seems to be very satisfied. I also of course feed grass hay but I soak that as well to lower the sugar content🤠
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Lancette started the discussion Alfalfa Hay VS Pellets? in the forum No Grain Challenge 4 years ago
Doc T,
Is feeding alfalfa hay pellets just as good for the horse as feeding alfalfa hay?
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Joel updated their profile 4 years ago
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Rosie replied to the discussion Hello from Louisiana in the forum The Barn Gate (Introductions) 4 years ago
What an amazing experience in Canada! I’ve always wanted to visit.
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Talk to me about PSSM in the forum Systems And Diseases 4 years ago
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@KarenM Yes, I think we all would like an update
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Lei replied to the discussion Talk to me about PSSM in the forum Systems And Diseases 4 years ago
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So how are things going?
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Rosie posted an update 4 years ago
Pictured here I am in the process of floating the upper and lower 6’s (molars/cheek teeth). This horse has a common condition called “Flabby Cheeks.” This is excessive fat tissue that sits on the bars in the mouth where the bit sits. When ridden, a large diameter bit can displace this tissue over the bottom premolars and pinch the…
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@Rosie This might make a good discussion to post in the forum “Horse Care Discussions.” It would become searchable for those in the future to look for subjects like “bit problems” “bit seats” and others (hint – include these words in your post). Thanks for considering this and thanks for posting this in the activity feed. Some day when there… Read more
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Kerry replied to the discussion Rounds suggested Topic in the forum The Community Barn 4 years ago
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Thats great thanks Doc T!
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TwistedTDentistry replied to the discussion Hello from Louisiana in the forum The Barn Gate (Introductions) 4 years ago
haha😆 The gators usually leave us alone!
Jinks was the Percheron, he was a lot of fun. He was my demonstration horse at The Mane Event in Canada. I had the chance to talk to and show hundreds of people that floating without medication was possible. Jinks was a “Big” head turner.
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Rounds suggested Topic in the forum The Community Barn 4 years ago
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Hi Kerry – Please listen to episode #3 in the podcasts. I also recorded a webinar on this back in 2016 which can be found here: https://www.thehorsesadvocate.com/pituitary-dysfunction-what-is-cushings-disease-in-horses/
Of interest, the release of dopamine has been shown to be affected by insulin resistance. Hmmm – it all keeps coming back to that!
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Rounds With Doc T – "Ins And Outs Of Fat – An Addendum To The April Rounds" in the forum Rounds With Doc T Meetings and Events 4 years ago
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Micronized linseed is a seed oil made to add Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids and protein to human diets and now, to horses. There is little science behind it as far as gut inflammation but I would assume that like with all seed oils, it is a polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) and therefore inflammatory.
We also need to define the term “weight.” Our eyes…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Hello from Louisiana in the forum The Barn Gate (Introductions) 4 years ago
Howdy Taylor! Great to see you here!
I know getting the hand inside a big horse like that is scary, but for me, getting in a river with gators might be my limit!! LOL – Doc T
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Jilly posted an update 4 years ago
Help Please,
I have been diligently feeding no grains no sugars only good Timothy hay some alfalfa cubes for treat SBM mixed with Tim/Alf pellets and this has been going on since 11/20 I still have two girthy horses, bite at me every time I saddle, overall not happier I thought so at first but they have slipped back to being content to just be…
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Hi Jilly,
Back in Sept ’20 I had a similar issue. My Lustiano was on restricted hay ration and attacked every haynet as if starving. I was advised that if I fed him ad lib hay that was below 10% water soluble carbohydrates (WSC) he would self regulate in 3 weeks max. After 8 weeks he looked like he was carrying twins and was aggressive… Read more
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