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Reparixin: The Future of Laminitis Treatment?

Alexandra Beckstett November 19, 2013

Brazilian researchers studied the drug reparixin’s effects on horses with experimentally induced laminitis.

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Are All Obese Horses At Risk for EMS Development? Maybe Not

Alexandra Beckstett November 12, 2013

One researcher says it’s unlikely that every obese horse is at risk of developing EMS and laminitis.

Horse Body Weight, Age Important Laminitis Risk Factors

Alexandra Beckstett November 10, 2013

The risk factors associated with laminitis are many. But which are most important for owners to watch for?

Laminitis Prevalence and Risk Factors in Great Britain

Alexandra Beckstett November 7, 2013

Researchers identified a number of novel laminitis risk factors, including management-level factors.

2013 Laminitis Conference to Offer Horse Owners Program

Edited Press Release October 25, 2013

Owners will have an opportunity to talk to a panel of world-renowned experts about a variety of topics.

Poster Session Returns to International Laminitis Conference

Edited Press Release October 20, 2013

The International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot will take place Nov. 1-3 in Florida.

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Leading laminitis researchers, scholars, clinicians, and farriers will present recent findings in November.

Managing Foot Casts on Horses with Chronic Laminitis

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Michelle Anderson February 1, 2013

Farriers and veterinarians discuss ways to work together to treat laminitis–a devastating hoof disease.

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Michelle Anderson December 25, 2012

Stem cells therapy might offer practitioners an additional treatment option for the fight against laminitis.

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Michelle Anderson December 24, 2012

It’s important to have at least an understanding of the structures in play during a laminitic episode.

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Laminitis Terminology: SIRS Rather Than Sepsis

Michelle Anderson December 21, 2012

A researcher says SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome) is the term to use when discussing laminitis.

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Michelle Anderson December 19, 2012

Endocrine disorders and black walnut extract exposure were a few of the causes researchers discussed.

The Obel Grading System for Describing Laminitis

Michelle Anderson December 16, 2012

The Obel Grading System is used to classify and understand laminitis progression in horses.

Common Clinical Signs of Laminitis

Michelle Anderson December 15, 2012

Recognizing clinical signs early and seeking immediate veterinary care can improve treatment outcomes.

Identifying Laminitic Changes with MRI

Michelle Anderson December 14, 2012

MRI might offer evidence of laminitic changes in a horse’s hoof before the disease is otherwise identified.

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Michelle Anderson December 5, 2012

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