Life After Laminitis
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
June 3, 2020
Your laminitis survivor’s true prognosis depends on how you manage him after the worst is over.
Your laminitis survivor’s true prognosis depends on how you manage him after the worst is over.
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The 11th NEAEP symposium emphasized farriers and veterinarians working together for the good of the horse. Read our in-depth coverage in this free report, sponsored by Soft-Ride.
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A veterinarian explains terms often used to describe horses with front-limb lameness.
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Recognizing and treating club feet in young horses can help them succeed in their intended discipline and, ultimately, prevent lifelong hoof complications.
Anecdotally, we know that hoof anatomy influences horse soundness and movement, but researchers are working to put science behind that relationship. Here’s what they’ve learned so far.
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