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Laminitis

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Researchers shine spotlight on damaging inflammation in laminitis

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2188 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

Similarities seen to the human skin condition psoriasis.

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X-rays of Piglet's front feet in June 2019. At left is nearside, right is offside.
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‘Tis the season: Top tips for avoiding laminitis in horses

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2551 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

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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A study on pasture-associated laminitis (PAL) on native breed ponies is under way in Scotland.
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Management of native ponies in Scotland under scrutiny for laminitis research

July 12, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1575 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

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

April 27, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 5177 Views 1 Comment Laminitis

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

March 29, 2020April 7, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3427 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

“Laminitis: Understanding the disease and best practices in prevention” the first in a series of webinars.

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Health News 

Bacterial changes in soaked hay explored in British study

February 2, 2020February 29, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4553 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

Soaking hay is known to increase the bacteria loading in hay, but does it change the bacterial profile?

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Health News 

Latest laminitis studies take two-pronged approach

January 28, 2020February 29, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3481 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

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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Health News 

Iron overload seen in horses producing too much insulin

October 24, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 8158 Views 2 Comments Laminitis

Iron may prove to be a modifiable risk factor for hyperinsulinemia in horses, researchers suggest.

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The three guidelines below can be applied to any foot, and serve as a basis for maintaining a healthy foot.
Health News 

New research focuses on laminitis biomarkers in equine gut microbiome

October 6, 2019October 17, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3634 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

Research aims to identify novel faecal microbiome patterns or urinary molecules that could be used to predict pasture-associated laminitis.

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Conference to bring vets, farriers together in laminitis battle

October 4, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4032 Views 1 Comment Laminitis

Equine Soundness Professionals (ESP) is uniting the two professions on the front lines of helping horses
recover from laminitis.

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Visual characteristics of straight and dorsally curved hooves linked to a differential growth across the coronary band. The arrow points to a ‘diverging growth band’ visible with a naked eye. 
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Focus on physics and biology of hoof growth reveals new understanding

July 16, 2019July 21, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 6184 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

The results suggest that being proportionally heavier may promote straighter hoof growth and that being too lean may precipitate poor hoof growth and the development of a hoof with a dorsal curved shape.

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News Research 

Mysteries of hoof development and deformities explored in new study

June 27, 2019July 30, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 5121 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

“We are excited to see where this may lead.”

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Health News 

Laminitis charity closes with proud history of helping horses

April 26, 2019May 4, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2203 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

Animal Health Foundation was founded in 1984 and raised nearly $US2 million to fund research into laminitis.

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News Research 

Horses packing on the beef double the risk of developing laminitis – study

March 28, 2019March 30, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1211 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

Fresh laminitis research reveals that gaining weight can be a risky business.

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Health News 

Drug proves safe and effective in controlling key laminitis risk factor in ponies

March 6, 2019March 12, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1265 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

“Velagliflozin appears to be a promising and safe treatment for equine insulin dysregulation,” say researchers.

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Radiograph of Alfie, pictured below, showing a rotated pedal bone consistent with sever laminitis.
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Latest laminitis research collated for vets, horse owners

February 17, 2019February 19, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1417 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

Special collection of 30 articles on laminitis “important for every equine veterinary practitioner.”

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Health News 

Three risk factors consistently tied to higher laminitis rates in horses

February 16, 2019February 18, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1935 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

Study findings based on questionnaires submitted by the caregivers of more than 1000 horses and ponies in Britain.

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Health News 

Chemical exposure linked to equine metabolic syndrome in horses

February 14, 2019February 19, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 7267 Views 43 Comments Laminitis

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in a horse’s environment may play a role in the development of EMS.

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The way you can determine how much hay to feed at night is to make certain that there is some hay left over in the morning
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Experts release key guidelines for managing equine metabolic syndrome

February 9, 2019February 19, 2019 Neil Clarkson 2173 Views 2 Comments Laminitis

A consensus statement on the condition has been issued by a panel gathered under the umbrella of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine.

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When ponies and certain types of horses graze lush pasture or consume a starch or sugar-rich diet, high levels of the hormone insulin can cause acute endocrine laminitis
Health News Research 

Laminitis missing link? Insulin receptors may be the key

February 5, 2019February 21, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1937 Views 2 Comments Laminitis

Targeting the IGF-1 receptor may be an option for developing new drugs to prevent and treat laminitis.

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