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2007 Morris Animal Foundation Equine Research Wrap-Up

Edited Press Release December 14, 2007

The results of equine research funded by the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) in 2007 added to scientists’ understanding of foal pneumonia, hereditary muscle disorders, laminitis, and pharmacology.

Black Walnut Laminitis Cases Reported by Illinois Vet School

University of Illinois College of Agriculture December 11, 2007

Although finding black walnut in shavings used for horse stalls is rare these days, if several horses in a large barn become lame simultaneously, black walnut laminitis should be considered.

Richardson Describes the Fight to Save Barbaro to Vets at AAEP

Deirdre Biles December 2, 2007

Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, opened the American Association Equine Practitioners Convention in Orlando, Fla., Saturday with an emotional, touching, and sometimes humorous talk about the more than eight month fight to save Barbaro’s life

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The Horse Staff November 28, 2007

Watch the Nov. 28 edition of the Ryder Report.

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Laminitis Pain Might Originate from Different Source

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc November 27, 2007

Scottish researchers have discovered that neuropathic pain–damage to the sensory neurons innervating the foot–might play an import role in the chronic pain experienced by laminitic horses.

This finding could explain why horses with

Insulin Levels Might Help Measure Likelihood of Laminitis

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc November 26, 2007

Researchers have found that administering fructan carbohydrates or dexamethasone might be a useful method to identify ponies at risk of developing laminitis. Their report was recently published in the Journal of the American Veterinary

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The Timeline of Laminitis

Christy M. West November 23, 2007

What happens within the foot of a laminitic horse? We know that the coffin bone can sink or rotate within the foot of a horse with severe laminitis, but that’s fairly late in the game. Researchers are very interested in what happens earlier than

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Laminitis Conference Ramps Up the Fight Against Foot Problems in Horses

Christy M. West November 20, 2007

Many of the top minds in laminitis research gathered Nov. 2-4 in West Palm Beach, Fla., to disseminate their findings on this devastating disease and other problems. About 370 veterinarians, farriers, and horse owners attended the Fourth

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Couple Donates $1 Million to UPenn Laminitis Research Fund

Edited Press Release November 15, 2007

The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has announced a gift of $1 million from philanthropists Marianne and John K. Castle to support its laminitis research.

“We are enormously grateful for the Castles’ generosity.

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Simple Steps to Keeping Your Horse’s Hooves Healthy

Lydia Gray, DVM, MA November 15, 2007

Rather than waiting until there’s a problem with your horse’s feet, take time now to protect and maintain these valuable structures inside and out.

Step one is understanding the subject so you can communicate knowledgeably with your

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Laminitis Studies Financed by Barbaro Fund to Commence

The Blood-Horse Staff November 8, 2007

Two projects focusing on the equine disease laminitis will be launched soon utilizing funds raised by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association in memory of the late 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro.

The projects, at more than $100,000

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Navicular Horses Needed for Washington Vet School Study

Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine October 11, 2007

Navicular disease or syndrome is one of the most common causes of performance-limiting lameness in the front legs of many different types of horses. Despite the frequency with which the disease occurs and how long it has been recognize

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Laminitis Research, Management Covered at Veterinary Seminar

Erin Ryder October 2, 2007

A crowd of equine veterinarians and researchers filled a conference room to capacity to hear the latest on laminitis research and management, presented by Jim Belknap, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, of The Ohio State University (OSU), and Jorge Gomez

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Chronicling Laminitis: Horse Owner Records Steps Toward Recovery

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 20, 2007

For Jan Drinkwater of Sydney, Australia, nursing a horse through laminitis is all about taking things step by step. And also about sharing those steps with the international horse community.

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Nip a Bone Spur in the Bud?

Harry Werner, VMD September 1, 2007

Can bone spurs be surgically removed, as in osteochondritis dissecans cases?

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Shoeless and Satisfied

Sue Bates September 1, 2007

I must take exception to comments by Stephen E. O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS, in “Barefoot vs. Shod: An Equine Podiatrist’s Perspective” online at www.TheHorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=9796. Nail

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