Focus on Forage for Successful Recovery From Laminitis
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
June 20, 2022
Low-starch forage and weight loss can help horses with laminitis regain their foothold.
Low-starch forage and weight loss can help horses with laminitis regain their foothold.
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Though it goes by several names, the condition is common among horses and frustrating for owners, farriers, and veterinarians alike.
Look for educational information about navicular syndrome, or podotrochlosis, all week long, Jan. 16-22, 2022.
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Dr. Vern Dryden talks about why horses with laminitis might be more prone to hoof abscesses.
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