European farm trials for drug found to prevent laminitis in at-risk horses
“This is great news for horse and pony owners because until now we have not had a veterinary drug to prevent or treat laminitis.”
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Laminitis
Drug shows promise in preventing laminitis in at-risk ponies
Study shows effectiveness of velagliflozin in preventing ponies affected by insulin dysregulation from developing laminitis.
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Three advances in our understanding of laminitis outlined by scientists
“These findings completely change the way we think about a very important disease in horses.”
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Herb shows promise in reducing insulin-driven laminitis risk among horses
Study points to a novel therapeutic strategy for equine insulin dysregulation.
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Metabolic issues in horses: Can you tell PPID from EMS?
Delayed shedding or regional hypertrichosis can be early warning signs of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) – a metabolic condition that suppresses the immune system when high cortisol levels increase blood sugar levels.
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The changing way we view laminitis and its cause
Research is driving important changes in our understanding of this crippling disease.
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No escaping insulin dysregulation for older horses, studies reveal
Even healthy older horses have increased insulin responses, compared to younger horses, in response to a starch rich or starch and sugar rich meal.
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Foal health features big in $750K equine research grants
Morris Animal Foundation awards $750,000 for new studies benefiting horse health – as well as alpacas.
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Frog support shoes help get laminitic ponies on the move – study
Researchers found that hoof support shoes helped obese ponies move better.
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Study to explore how knowledge of laminitis affects decision-making
The main aim is to improve horse welfare through better communication and information exchange between researchers and horse carers.
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Female farrier first as hoof experts talk laminitis
Laminitis care and rehabilitation the topic of lecture for vets and farriers.
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Inside look: Secrets of internal fat in horses revealed
“Equifat” system’s aim is to unlock the mysteries of equine internal fat stores and determine whether there is a link between Body Condition Score (BCS) and specific internal fat stores.
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New service offers direct, efficient connection to hoof and lameness research
Monthly services lists new papers, conference proceedings and patents, differentiating open-access papers from those requiring subscriptions.
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Innovative new shoes help laminitic horse step out again
“Before he was like a cripple staggering on stones. Afterwards he walked off immediately just like pre-laminitis.”
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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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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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