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The Equine Cushings and Insulin Resistance (ECIR) Group was started in 2000. It is the largest field
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The Equine Cushings and Insulin Resistance (ECIR) Group was started in 1999 for disseminating information and sharing of experiences among owners and professionals dealing with Equine Cushing's Disease. In ensuing years, each horse and each member has contributed to the learning and the success of the ECIR group and to the health and longevity of many more horses. Robin Siskel founded the ECIR Gro

up for her mare, Night Flight (Tina) with the goal of keeping information firmly based in science. Noted veterinarian Eleanor Kellon, VMD, joined the EC and IR Group in 2001 and became Co-Owner with Robin. Because Insulin Resistance/ Equine Metabolic Syndrome was and still is often mistaken for Cushing's Disease, the ECIR Group developed as a resource for both Cushing's Disease and Insulin Resistance/Equine Metabolic Syndrome. With thousands of international members, the ECIR groups.io outreach group is arguably the largest field trial in the world and provides the latest research, medication information & dietary recommendations for horses with these conditions. Even universities do not and cannot compile and follow long term as many in depth case histories of PPID/EMS horses as the ECIR Group. In 2013 the Equine Cushing's and Insulin Resistance Group Inc., an Arizona nonprofit corporation, was approved as a 501(c)3 public charity and can now receive tax deductible contributions and grants to support ongoing research, education and awareness of Equine Cushing's Disease and Insulin Resistance/Equine Metabolic Syndrome.

11/07/2025

One day (6 hours) of the 2025 NO Laminitis! Virtual Conference will be devoted entirely to equine foot anatomy, how the structures are affected by laminitis and how to correct them, loading of the foot to improve foot health and outcomes, how the hoof wall and sole can grow and adapt, and correcting compromised feet. Attendees can expect an intensive day of lectures on hoof anatomy and physiology, and the importance of the trim on other aspects of hoof care that are important to recovery from and prevention of laminitis. These lectures will highlight the important roles of the veterinarian and hoof care specialist in laminitis treatment and recovery. Attendees will have on-demand access to digital recordings for six months after the conference. Conference speakers, topics, and registration here: nolaminitis.org.

09/07/2025

For more information on appropriate diet for equines with PPID and/or EMS, go here: https://bit.ly/3Cmh50L. For an in-depth review, download the Proceedings from Dr. Kathleen Gustafson’s lectures from the 2021 ECIR Group – NO Laminitis! Conference: https://www.e-junkie.com/i/11b2s. Downloads are free. Join us for the 2025 NO Laminitis! Conference Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 at the ECIR Group Virtual Conference Room via Zoom. For a list of speakers (which include Dr. Gustafson), topics and to register, go to nolaminitis.org. This conference is for equine professionals and owners with one or more equines in their cars. On demand digital recordings will be available for registrants for six months.

07/07/2025

Be sure to share this with your veterinary professionals! Nolaminitis.org

04/07/2025

Exercise vastly improves insulin sensitivity, but the acutely laminitic horse cannot tolerate exercise. However, with recovery, exercise is to be encouraged as long as the horse tolerates it. Before beginning exercise, the equine must be non-laminitic, off NSAIDs, and comfortable. Do not force a laminitic individual to move, or allow its other companions to do so. Once the equine is moving around comfortably at liberty, hand-walking can begin in long straight lines with no tight turns. When finished walking, he/she should be as or more comfortable than when the walk began.
Before serious exercise can begin, a previously laminitis individual needs 6-9 months of correct realigning trims without relapse. The hoof wall needs to have grown tightly to nearly the ground. As the horse's condition improves, the level of exercise should increase. The importance of exercise in the EMS-prone equine cannot be understated. EMS/IR can be avoided completely with adequate exercise and diet management. Additional important details here: http://bit.ly/34xa60X

02/07/2025

Levothyroxine induces weight loss and reduces neck circumference in horses with EMS when animals are kept on a weight maintenance diet, but does not influence glucose dynamics or insulin sensitivity. Read pages 74-84 here:
https://trace.tennessee.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=2019&context=utk_graddiss

30/06/2025

There are many subtle signs of PPID. Is your equine showing any of these signs? https://ecirhorse.org/cushings-disease-ppid.php. WANT TO LEARN MORE? Registration for NO Laminitis! 2025 is now open. Details regarding topics, speakers, and registration is at nolaminitis.org

27/06/2025

Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors with specific breeds being more susceptible to EMS. However, disease risk can also vary within breeds. In her presentation at the NO Laminitis! Virtual Conference (October 31 - November 2), Elaine Norton DVM, PhD will discuss how the Arabian breed can be used to explore the differences in risk factor between different subgroups based on management and genetics.

The 2025 NO Laminitis! Conference continues the mission to serve the scientific community, practicing clinicians, and owners by sharing top information most likely to quickly, immediately, and significantly benefit the welfare of the equine. For more details about conference topics and presenters (which you can attend at the location of your choice via Zoom) and to register, go to nolaminitis.org.

25/06/2025

80% to 90% of all laminitis cases are the result of metabolic issues. If your horse, pony, donkey, or mule has laminitis, assume that your equine has EMS/IR (Equine Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance) and start him or her on the Emergency Diet right away. Blood tests are also in order. Test glucose and insulin for EMS/IR, and if PPID/Cushing's disease are suspected, test ACTH. For details on the best ways to deal with and prevent laminitis, go here: https://bit.ly/2J4ZgYT.

To register for and learn more about the 2025 NO Laminitis! Virtual Conference (October 31-November 2), go to nolaminitis.org

23/06/2025

This is directed to owners, veterinarians or other caretakers giving horses in their care one of the -flozin drugs - canagliflozin, empagliflozin, dapagliflozin. As you probably know, hypertriglyceridemia and in some cases elevated liver enzymes are an issue with these drugs. This survey is an attempt to identify aspects of the individual horse's signalment, comorbidities and/or diet that contribute to or help prevent this issue. The survey can be found here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YM5JD9G . If there are any questions you can contact Dr. Kellon "at" gmail.com. One survey per horse.

Dr. Kellon will present the results of this and other ECIR Polls at the 2025 NO Laminitis! Conference (October 31 - November 2), which will take place in the ECIR Virtual Conference Room (Zoom) at the location of your choice. This conference is for everyone with one or more horses in their care. Register at nolaminitis.org

20/06/2025

Find out how the Seasonal Rise (which begins today for equines in the northern hemisphere) affects diagnosis of PPID: https://bit.ly/2zXFwkE

18/06/2025

Equine science literature, recommendations, and marketing for various treatments of Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) commonly compare this uniquely equine issue to human research. This lecture explores EMS from a comparative medicine perspective, i.e., showing how it does or does not compare to metabolic syndrome and type II diabetes in people, and how this influences management. Download of these proceedings from the 2021 NO Laminitis! Conference is free: https://www.e-junkie.com/i/11jjb. WANT TO LEARN MORE? Registration for NO LAMINITIS! 2025 is open: nolaminitis.org

16/06/2025

Whether you're approaching Summer in the northern hemisphere or Winter in the southern hemisphere, laminitis risk for equines with PPID and/or EMS is high this time of year. Here's how to reduce the likelihood of laminitis: https://www.ecirhorse.org/DDT+E.php

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