Support Strategies in Chronic Laminitis Cases
Alexandra Beckstett
December 26, 2011
One veterinarian says designing a specific strategy that addresses all the needs of an affected foot is key.
One veterinarian says designing a specific strategy that addresses all the needs of an affected foot is key.
Prognoses for these cases are often poor, but foot casts might improve survival rates if applied early.
Hospitalized horses are at an increased risk for developing laminitis as a complication of injury or illness.
Farriers can help devise a hoof care plan to helps a performance horse return to work as soon as possible.
Research is needed to determine if the toe crena could be used as a prognostic indicator for laminitic horses.
One researcher says accupuncture’s pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects can help laminitic horses.
Contrary to popular belief, feral horses are not exempt from developing laminitis.
Corticosteroids’ benefits (when used appropriately, in low doses) should outweigh the risks.
David Hood, DVM, PhD, discussed effective methods for pinpointing laminitis pain and NSAIDs to control it.
While related studies are scarce, some are reporting success using stem cells to treat chronic laminitis.
Cryotherapy is known to have anti-inflammatory and pain relieving effects, both of which help affected horses.
The use of force plate-based technology could quantify lameness severity in chronically laminitic horses.
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