Kentucky Derby Contender Examined by Hoof Specialist
Claire Novak
July 12, 2013
Normandy Invasion has been troubled by an abscess that did not respond to normal treatment.
Normandy Invasion has been troubled by an abscess that did not respond to normal treatment.
Colonels Smokingun lost his battle with laminitis on July 8.
Paynter, who overcame a serious illness, will return to the races later today in California.
Far too often when discussing a horse’s foot, we use the word “normal” as a reference point to determine its state of health. But what is the “normal” we are comparing it to?
Learn about the potential benefits of soaking your horse’s hay, methods for soaking, and what to do with the remaining liquid (hint: don’t use it to water plants) in this information packed fact sheet.
One veterinarian describes what the corium can tell us about a laminitic horse’s chances of recovery.
What is the most important risk factor that make some horses more prone to laminitis than others?
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation approved funding of 12 new projects in 2013.
Laminitis is a devastating disease that does not discriminate based on a horse’s age, breed, or discipline.
A team evaluated a possible association between distal border fragments of the navicular bone and lameness.
Penetrating injuries can have serious consequences for horses, but vets are well-versed in handling them.
Researchers recently evaluated adult progenitor cell characteristics from healthy and laminitic horse hooves.
Experts answered reader questions live about what’s new in laminitis research and treatments.
Non-weight-bearing lameness is one of the most common emergencies practitioners manage in the field.
Equine metabolic syndrome can put pregnant mares in an especially precarious in situation.
Owners of laminitic horses can speak with their veterinarian about registering to be included in the study.
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