Tips for Managing Acute Laminitis
Erica Larson
December 2, 2015
Beginning treatment during the acute phase helps give the horse the best chance of recovery. Here’s what to know.
Beginning treatment during the acute phase helps give the horse the best chance of recovery. Here’s what to know.
Knowing how and being prepared to triage serious wounds can help improve a patient’s likelihood for a good recovery.
The AAEP Foundation is accepting pre-proposals for research projects on supporting limb laminitis until Jan. 15, 2016.
Hoof abscesses are a common cause of severe lameness in horses. Find out how to manage one in our step-by-step guide.
Lecture topics will include mare, stallion, and foal care; navicular syndrome; the digestive tract; and more.
The horse’s lower limb is subject to a multitude of injuries that can baffle even the most veteran veterinarians.
Are there times I shouldn’t work my young horse recently diagnosed with navicular syndrome?
Canker is an unusual condition of the horse’s foot that affects the frog, bars, and sole.
What is the best way to treat ringbone in horses?
Addressing the anatomy, conformation, and biomechanical principles of the equine foot.
Owner-managed weight loss in horses with EMS reduced both insulin resistance and susceptibility to laminitis.
Of the 1,076 respondents, 48% said they soak the affected foot in Epsom salts and water if they suspect an abscess.
Firocoxib and acetaminophen showed promise in alleviating acute equine foot pain, researchers found.
The multiple graded stakes winner developed laminitis after stepping on a nail following her most recent victory.
Manage pastures and horses’ grazing times carefully to help reduce the risk of laminitis, a painful hoof condition.
Veterinarians know that balanced hooves influence a horse’s way of going and help maintain healthy joint function. Learn more from our experts, who are both veterinarians and experienced farriers.
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