Laminitis

early signs of laminitis
Recognizing the Early Signs of Laminitis in Horses 
Many horses have mild signs of laminitis before they become lame, particularly at-risk horses such as seniors, ponies, and equids with insulin dysregulation.
woodchip paddocks
The Benefits and Uses of Woodchip Paddocks
A woodchip paddock is a great turnout environment for horses at risk of laminitis or sand colic or recovering from lameness or pastern dermatitis.
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Research on Visible Physical Features and Insulin Dysregulation in Ponies
According to new research, observable body traits such as obesity are not reliable predictors of serum insulin concentrations in ponies.
ponies grazing laminitis research
Pasture and Obesity Effects on Pony Laminitis Risks
In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of grazing and obesity on insulin and adiponectin in ponies.
Feeding hospitalized laminitic horse
Caring for the Laminitic Horse on Stall Rest 
Dr. Nicola Jarvis shares steps caretakers can take to ensure these horses don’t deteriorate mentally or physically while on prolonged box rest.
Grey Pony in Long Grass
Quantifying Endocrinopathic Laminitis Risk in Ponies
Researchers aimed to identify the most useful physical examination, metabolic, and management factors to predict laminitis risk in nonlaminitic ponies.
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Research Report: Acupuncture to Treat Chronic Equine Laminitis
Researchers evaluated the use of acupuncture to alleviate pain in horses with chronic laminitis. 
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Insulin Dysregulation and Cresty Neck Score 
Insulin dysregulation—which is associated with equine laminitis—is best diagnosed with insulin testing.
hoof care—chronic laminitic foot Dr. Carlos Carvajal
My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Hoof Care
Learn more about senior horse hoof care from Dr. Carlos Carvajal, who offers information in English and Spanish.
equine laminitis horse laying down
Diagnosing Equine Laminitis 
Laminitis in horses, mules, and donkeys can be a life-threatening emergency. Here are tips on what to watch for and tell your veterinarian.
laminitis inner hoof structure
Equine Laminitis: A Common Disease 
Equine laminitis was shown in U.S. and British studies to be a common disease found in equids around the world.
PPID owner survey
Owner Knowledge of PPID
Results of a global survey were used to investigate what horse owners know—and don’t know—about PPID (Cushing’s disease).
British ponies laminitis risk
Assessing Your Animal's Risk of Laminitis
Laminitis can affect any age or breed of horse, there are many potential causes, and there are things owners can do to help.
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Diagnosis and Management of Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Equine metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors highly associated with an increased risk of hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis (HAL) and potentially other morbidities, including laminitis...
British Dartmoor ponies laminitis
My Senior Horse Podcast: Laminitis Risks
Dr. Edd Knowles from the U.K. helps us understand more about equine laminitis and its potential causes.
equine metabolic syndrome fat paint pony
Characteristics of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) can occur in obese or lean equids, so owners need to understand the group of risk factors.
laminitis two fat ponies touching noses
Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 2
This article contains practical tips on feeding and managing those horses and ponies that are prone to laminitis.
laminitis two fat ponies in field
Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 1
These feed and management tips will help you reduce your horse’s risk of developing laminitis and help you spot the signs of an attack early.
laminitis center at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Nancy Link and MSU Announce Equine Laminitis Collaboration
A gift from horsewoman Nancy Fair Link will enable construction and fund operation of a center dedicated to equine laminitis research.
equine laminitis checking horse foot for heat
Equine Laminitis: Can You Spot the Signs?
Knowing and recognizing the clinical signs of equine laminitis can help you catch this condition early in order to have the best outcome.
laminitis muzzle on gray horse
The Role of Insulin in Equine Laminitis
It is now well known that high insulin concentrations damage the lamellar structure in horses and can cause laminitis.
laminitis in horse or pony
What is Equine Laminitis?
Equine laminitis is a painful condition of a horse’s foot that can cause lameness and perhaps result in euthanasia.
equine laminitis experienced farrier rasping hoof Amy Dragoo photo
Treating Equine Laminitis 
Treating laminitis in equids relies on immediate cold therapy, ongoing hoof care, treatment of inciting causes, and dietary modifications. 
equine endocrine disease hoof testers closeup
Owner Knowledge of Equine Endocrine Disease
A survey by Auburn University gauged horse owners’ familiarity with equine endocrine diseases, specifically PPID and EMS.
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