Researchers Evaluate Endocrinopathic Laminitis Prevalence
Casie Bazay, NBCAAM
December 3, 2011
Endocrinopathic laminitis might be more common in horses affected by endocrine disease than once believed.
Endocrinopathic laminitis might be more common in horses affected by endocrine disease than once believed.
Contrary to popular belief, feral horses are not exempt from developing laminitis.
According to one team of researchers, WSC reduction varies depending on how long the hay is submerged.
The first of multiple studies in the laminitis research campaign is already under way at Texas A&M.
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.
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.
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