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The Changing Equine Silhouette: Equine Metabolic Syndrome Through the Decades

...ponies. One study on pasture-associated laminitis concluded that “overweight animals that develop laminitis tend to have more severe signs than those of optimal weight. When laminitis does occur, overweight animals...

Laminitis in Horses and Ponies on Pasture

...levels of use after developing laminitis. Because of the seriousness of the disease, most owners would consider taking precautions to prevent laminitis in their horses if such management steps could...

Pasture and Endocrine-Related Laminitis in Horses

...As a result, a Laminitis Research Working Group was developed. The most common causes of laminitis, pasture and endocrinopathy-associated lameness (PEAL), were studied first. The study identified laminitis cases, which...

Role of Nutrition in Causes and Treatment of Laminitis in Horses

...pentoxifylline which blocks the production of tumor necrosis factor and decreases the viscosity of the blood. In cases of diarrhea/colitis with laminitis as a sequela, the prevention of absorption of...

Laminitis: New Research on Milk Thistle, Silymarin

...limited amount of science supporting their use; however, Austrian authors recently published an article* supporting the use of milk thistle and silymarin for horses with laminitis. “Laminitis is a devastating...

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Equine Laminitis: New Approach to Treatment

...laminitis basics and a peek at a new approach researchers are exploring to help find a more effective treatment for laminitis. Laminitis Basics Despite carrying the weight of the entire...

Possible Dietary Help for Laminitis-Prone Horses

...more research is needed before psyllium can be hailed as the cure for insulin resistance and a sure-fire prevention for laminitis. Because the study was conducted with horses that did...

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Exploring New Surgical Options for Laminitic Horses

...et al. 2019. Novel technique for prevention of rotation of the distal phalanx relative to the hoof wall in horses with acute laminitis . American Journal of Veterinary Research 80(10):943-949....

Cryotherapy for Laminitic Horses

Laminitis remains a common and devastating condition that frequently results in long-term incapacitation, recurrence of disease, and even loss of life. While laminitis can’t always be predicted or avoided, sepsis-related...

Feeding Horses with Special Needs

...that can be aggravated by a misguided feeding program. These conditions may include equines with airway disease or laminitis. In horses with inflammatory airway disease or heaves, signs of illness...

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Benefits of Structured Exercise for Senior Horses Explored

...dysfunction (PPID, equine Cushing’s disease), and laminitis were all significantly associated with the odds of having low muscle mass. “Elucidating the types of health problems leading to retirement would be...

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High-Tech Detection of Hindgut Acidosis in Horses

...least harmful, hindgut acidosis causes a decrease in forage utilization, changes in body condition and behavior, and discomfort. At its most insidious, hindgut acidosis may contribute to colic or laminitis....

Coming to Terms with Common Ailments

...or grain contaminated by waste from infected opossums and some other animals. Treatment may be expensive, long-term, and not completely effective. Founder/laminitis: These terms are often used interchangeably to describe...

Supplements for Facilitating Weight Loss in Horses

...insulin resistance, and laminitis. Yes, increased exercise combined with dietary restriction plays an important role in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, but what else can we do to help?...

Skin Problems in Horses: Genetic Conditions

...others have a genetic component, like melanomas. According to experts, knowing which skin conditions result from genetic anomalies will help facilitate diagnosis, treatment, and even prevention. As described in a...