New studies to shed more light on laminitis and equine endocrine issues
Results of several new studies from the International Laminitis and Obesity Research Consortium expected this year.
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Laminitis
Backing for two studies into support limb laminitis
Research into the condition that claimed 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro.
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Vascular dysfunction seen in horses with endocrinopathic laminitis
Evidence suggests dysfunction is associated with endocrine problems, not local changes in hoof.
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Researchers shed new light on laminitis risk factors
There may soon be tests that will help predict horses at increased risk.
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Researchers get to the guts of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
US and Canadian researchers find decrease in fecal microbial diversity for EMS horses.
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Classic front-foot stance found in fewer than half the laminitis cases in study
British researchers delve into how vets diagnose laminitis.
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Robotic horse lifter aims to speed up recovery from injury
New tech aims to help horses safely recover from major injuries.
Read moreLaminitis in three-year case study to bring science to horse welfare
PhD studentship to translate scientific evidence into horse care.
Read moreEquine research gets $1.1 million boost from Grayson-Jockey Club
Two career development awards and 19 projects get $1,160,556 for 2016.
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Third of laminitis sufferers in study euthanized within a year
Horses with laminitis monitored for 12 months after diagnosis.
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Endotoxins found to weaken hoof tissue in Austrian lab study
Call for more research into role of endotoxins in laminiitis.
Read moreHopes for plant extract in fighting equine metabolic syndrome
Clinical trials planned; patents pending.
Read moreLeading experts for No Laminitis! Conference in US
Focus on prevention and treatment of endocrinopathic laminitis.
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Researchers map genetic make-up of horse hoof tissue
Data represents a valuable tool for laminitis research.
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Famed NZ galloper Bonecrusher dies at 32
Great Kiwi galloper succumbs to laminitis after 24-year retirement.
Read moreResearchers show value of diet and exercise for laminitis-prone horses
Nineteen horses and ponies put on individually tailored programmes.
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Horse owners urged to join long-term laminitis study
British equines – with and without laminitis – to be followed for two years.
Read moreOwner’s pledge prompts $150K for laminitis research
Challenge made to research foundation in memory of winning racehorse who could not be saved.
Read moreThey will be remembered: honoring horses with laminitis
Memorial wall to ensure no horse or pony who has suffered from laminitis is forgotten.
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Study to explore equine gut microbes in fight against laminitis
Backing for two studies which aim to learn more about risk factors.
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