One test a standout performer in assessing laminitis risk in ponies – study
Insulin concentrations an hour after a simple oral sugar test can allow ponies to be classified as either low, medium or high risk.
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Laminitis
Managing your laminitic horse: Free webinar
A webinar on “Managing your laminitic horse” will look at which horses are at risk, symptoms to watch for, and the role of nutrition.
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Researchers compare metabolic syndromes in horses, humans and dairy cows
The review team noted important similarities, but also major differences between the three syndromes.
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Gene-based laminitis research opens door to early diagnosis
Scientists in the United States pinpoint biomarkers that could help identify the debilitating condition earlier.
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Equine veterinary education series to look at obesity, age and laminitis
Series of three educational seminars from Mars Equestrian will explore obesity, laminitis and the senior horse, exploring relevant research and providing up-to-date nutritional advice, as well as current guidance on diagnostics.
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Calgary’s senior Hartmann’s zebra mare “Aunt Chela” dies at 22
“Chela lived an exceptionally long and wonderful life with us. She was known for her sweet personality and will be dearly missed.”
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Potential biomarkers for laminitis-prone ponies described in study
Levels of six glycerophospholipids could serve to predict whether ponies are susceptible to laminitis, say researchers.
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Researchers investigate cause of insulin response in equine metabolic syndrome
“When combined with other work showing the potential effects of other nutrients on the insulin response, such as oil inclusion, these results should help with the development of rations that decrease the risk of endocrinopathic laminitis.”
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Laminitis, heart attack claim leading thoroughbred sires in their prime
Berardini, 18, has succumbed to complications related to laminitis, and Mastercraftsman, 15, has died of a heart attack.
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Is the sugar metabolite methylglyoxal the villain in laminitis in horses?
Findings of laboratory study point to the role of methylglyxol in weakening the hoof structure.
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New scale for tracking laminitis progression developed
The 4-point Obel scale has been used for many years to describe the severity of laminitic signs. It may not be as well suited to cases of hyperinsulinaemia-associated laminitis, which often show a more gradual onset.
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Beyond laminitis: The potential of regenerative medicine to deliver better outcomes
“High hopes are pinned on new regenerative treatment strategies,” according to researchers.
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Researchers shine spotlight on damaging inflammation in laminitis
Similarities seen to the human skin condition psoriasis.
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‘Tis the season: Top tips for avoiding laminitis in horses
Overweight animals are at higher risk of this deadly disease and the seasons during which the grass is growing are the most dangerous.
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Management of native ponies in Scotland under scrutiny for laminitis research
It is hoped this research will help to establish suitable management strategies in order to reduce the occurrence of pasture associated laminitis.
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Updated laminitis guide aims to help prevent deadly equine disease
Free updated and rewritten guide full of useful tips to help owners prevent laminitis, spot the warning signs and know what to do if their horse is suffering from, or has suffered from, laminitis.
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Laminitis webinar available as on-demand video for horse folks
“Laminitis: Understanding the disease and best practices in prevention” the first in a series of webinars.
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Bacterial changes in soaked hay explored in British study
Soaking hay is known to increase the bacteria loading in hay, but does it change the bacterial profile?
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Latest laminitis studies take two-pronged approach
Projects aim to find out why some horses are more susceptible than others, and establish suitable management strategies to help reduce the occurrence of pasture- associated laminitis.
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Iron overload seen in horses producing too much insulin
Iron may prove to be a modifiable risk factor for hyperinsulinemia in horses, researchers suggest.
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