laminitis

What is Laminitis ? Laminitis is an extremely painful condition of the feet in which there is inflammation and weakening of the sensitive tissues (laminae) that bond the bone within the hoof to the hoof wall. The sensitive laminae act like velcro to form a strong bond to support the bone within the hoof.  Laminitis …

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WHAT IS EQUINE METABOLIC SYNDROME ? Equine metabolic syndrome is a widely recognised collection of risk factors including insulin deregulation and obesity which may lead to the development of endocrinopathic laminitis. These horses are usually described as “easy keepers” by their owners and often have fat deposits in the crest of the neck, over the …

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