laminitis in horses

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.
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.
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.
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.
Andrew van Eps, BVSc, PhD, MACVSc, DACVIM
Andrew van Eps, BVSc, PhD, MACVSc, DACVIM
Andrew van Eps, BVSc, PhD, MACVSc, DACVIM, of the UPenn School of Veterinary Medicine, studies equine laminitis and musculoskeletal diseases.
Simon Bailey, BVMS, PhD, FHEA, DipECVPT, FRCVS
Simon Bailey, BVMS, PhD, FHEA, DECVPT, FRCVS
Simon Bailey, BVMS, PhD, FHEA, DECVPT, FRCVS, is a professor and deputy head of school at the Melbourne Veterinary School.
Dr. Nicola Menzies-Gow
Nicola Menzies-Gow, MA, VetMB, PhD
Dr. Nicola Menzies-Gow is a European and RCVS specialist in equine internal medicine whose research focuses on insulin resistance and equine laminitis.
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