Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Because there’s no one-size-fits-all formula to managing laminitic horses’ pain, owners should work with their veterinarians to tailor a multimodal approach for each individual case.
Researchers found that horses with evidence of colitis that received preventive cryotherapy were 10 times less likely to develop laminitis than horses that did not receive ice.
During pregnancy, a broodmare’s body and hormones go through many changes. And the endocrine changes associated with pregnancy might actually increase the mare’s risk of developing laminitis.
One researcher believes studying diseases, like laminitis, in a real-world setting has both strengths and limitations.
Brazilian researchers studied the drug reparixin’s effects on horses with experimentally induced laminitis.
The risk factors associated with laminitis are many. But which are most important for owners to watch for?
What do you do when your horse’s shoe is loose, but the farrier is hours or days away? Becky Cothran, owner of Bex HorseShoeing, demonstrates how to remove a horse shoe quickly and safely using just a claw hammer and a rasp.
Researchers identified a number of novel laminitis risk factors, including management-level factors.
Dr. Ginger Rich of Rich Equine Nutritional Consulting in Eads, Tenn., discusses feeding practices for horses with ulcers, respiratory disease, laminitis, and more.
Paynter recovered from a life-threatening illness a year ago before successfully returning to the racetrack.
Records can reveal health patterns, provide clues for health concerns, and keep wellness programs on track.
Geor’s lecture will focus on obesity, insulin resistance, and how these conditions relate to laminitis.
Bonfire was euthanized Monday (Oct. 28) due to complications from Cushing’s disease and laminitis.
Researchers are exploring animal microbiome to benefit both animals–including horses–and humans.
Owners will have an opportunity to talk to a panel of world-renowned experts about a variety of topics.
The International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot will take place Nov. 1-3 in Florida.
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