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Eleanor Kellon, VMD of Equine Nutritional Solutions, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, is one of a handful of experts in the field of applications of nutraceuticals for horses. She is an authority in the field of equine nutrition as well as conditions affecting performance horses. As co-owner and moderator of the Yahoo Equine Cushings and Insulin Resistance list, a group that has over 6600 members, Dr. Kellon is a most valuable resource
.Background: An Honors Graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Kellon completed her internship and residency in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery at the renowned University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center. She is a member of the Veterinary Advisory Board for Smart Pak Equine. As Veterinary Editor for Horse Journal and John Lyons Perfect Horse, many of her clinical trials have been published.
Lay Publications: Dr. Kellon routinely writes four to six articles a month. A prolific writer, her articles have appeared in magazines such as The Chronicle of The Horse, Hoofbeats, Practical Horseman, Equus, Horse Journal, and John Lyons Perfect Horse. She has written over 1500 magazine articles, most concerning nutrition.
Professional Publications: Dr. Kellon has also contributed to professional publications and professional meetings. Her topics frequently include muscle disorders, thyroid disorders, and nutrition. Her most recent have been:Contributing author on laminitis and dietary therapy of insulin resistance in Equine Podiatry, WB Saunders Co, 2006.Use of the Herb Gynostemma Pentaphyllum and the Blue-Green Algae Spirulina Plentensis in the Horse. Third European Equine Nutrition and Health Congress, Gent, Belgium, March 2006.Iron Status in Hyperinsulinemic/Insulin Resistant Horses. Third European Equine Nutrition and Health Congress, Gent, Belgium, March 2006.Treatment of Equine Metabolic Syndrome, Compendium of Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian, Vol 26(2) February 2004.
Books: As a best-selling author, her books are compelling, easy to read and informative. They include:The Older Horse, Breakthrough PublicationsKeeping the Older Horse Young, Breakthrough PublicationsRaising and Feeding the Perfect Horse, Belvoir PublicationsGuide to First Aid for Horses, Breakthrough PublicationsEquine Supplements and Nutraceuticals, Breakthrough PubilcationsEquine Drugs and Vaccines, Breakthrough PublicationsHorse Owners Veterinary Advisor and Record Book, Breakthrough PublicationsHorse Journal Guide to Equine Supplements and Nutraceuticals, Globe-Pequot Press
Field Trials: Best known for her field trials, Dr. Kellon continues to break new ground with her findings. A few are summarized below.In 2000, Dr. Kellon published, in Horse Journal, the results of the first field trial on Chastetree Berry (Vitex Agnus Castus) for horses with Cushings syndrome. For more information, visit:http://www.equiworld.com/uk/horsecare/veterinary/cushingssyndrome/In 2000, Horse Journal published Dr. Kellon’s field trial on the use of magnesium supplementation in horses with cresty necks and laminitis. In June 2000, Dr. Kellon published, in Horse Journal, the first warning against feeding organophosphates to horses. Ultimately, this created awareness amongst horse owners and brought about some changes in common feeding practices. In March 2006, Dr. Kellon was a guest speaker at the European Equine Health and Nutrition Congress in Belgium. Her presentations included "The use of Jiaogulan and Spirulina in Horses" and "Iron Status of Hyperinsulinemic/Insulin Resistant Horses". For more information on Jiaogulan for laminitic horses, visit: http://www.naturalhorsetrim.com/Jiaogulan.htmIn Aug. 2006, Horse Journal published Dr. Kellon's article on DSLD's Devastation, which included the results of a field trial treatment plan to help alleviate the pain and symptoms of this disease. In Dec. 2007, Horse Journal published an article on the use of Acetyl-L-Carnitine in horses with chronic laminitis. This was another ground-breaking field trial on the use of supplements for a chronic condition.
Equine Advocate: Veterinary editor and contributing author of Horse Journal, the only completely subscriber supported horse magazine that accepts no advertising. Being free of industry ties, Horse Journal publishes objective and unbiased product reviews and field trials on supplements, feeds and all things of interest to horse owners, from hoof picks to trailers.
Pergolide: In March 2007 the FDA removed pergolide from the market, a drug that has been very successful in the management of Equine Cushing's disease. Dr. Kellon spearheaded a nationwide effort to urge companies who market and distribute Pergolide to keep this drug available for veterinary use. She was relentless in her communications with the FDA until they announced on May 11 that they would allow bulk pergolide to be used in compounding pergolide for use in horses
.Feed Recall: Recently, Dr. Kellon has been involved in informing readership of the feed recall in the eastern United States. Always an advocate for the horses, she has kept the public up-to-date on the developments in this very serious health risk.
Professional Experience: Dr. Kellon currently works as a writer, teacher and internal medicine/nutrition consultant. Prior to this, Dr. Kellon has over 10 years experience in private practice, including management of a breeding farm and rehabilitation facilities. She also has extensive experience with performance horses, including eventing, fox hunting, racing, and showing. Dr. Kellon lives on a farm in Pennsylvania where she and her husband raise, train and race Standardbreds.
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