Chronic Laminitis: Understanding Lameness and Low-Dose Bute
Alexandra Beckstett
November 26, 2011
David Hood, DVM, PhD, discussed effective methods for pinpointing laminitis pain and NSAIDs to control it.
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.
An upcoming laminitis project sponsored by the AAEP Foundation and conducted by Texas A&M University researchers will collect case information from veterinarians across the country. It will be one of the largest studies of the disease ever conducted.
The manner in which we deal with equine hoof problems (shoes/no shoes) depends on the individual case.
The rare hoof ailment canker can cause lasting problems in horses, and can even be fatal.
Healthy hooves are paramount to a horse’s soundness. This fact sheet lists some common hoof problems, such as hoof abscesses, quarter cracks, bruises, navicular syndrome, underrun heels, and thrush, and how to identify, manage and prevent them.
The International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot features an expanded poster session.
Increasing the palmar angle could increase the amount of pressure on dorsal laminae rather than decreasing it.
Researchers recently set out to examine how pregnancy impacts insulin sensitivity and glucose levels.
The 1999 Breeders’ Cup Distaff winner was euthanized after a battle with equine laminitis.
Supporting limb laminitis is a sometimes fatal condition that develops as the result of another injury.
Navicular bone shape and fragments found near it could help veterinarians better understand navicular disease.
Is inflammation involved in chronic laminitis development in horses with equine metabolic syndrome?
As lush summer grass grows, unfortunately so does your horse’s risk for laminitis.
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