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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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“We are excited to see where this may lead.”
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Animal Health Foundation was founded in 1984 and raised nearly $US2 million to fund research into laminitis.
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Fresh laminitis research reveals that gaining weight can be a risky business.
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“Velagliflozin appears to be a promising and safe treatment for equine insulin dysregulation,” say researchers.
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Special collection of 30 articles on laminitis “important for every equine veterinary practitioner.”
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Study findings based on questionnaires submitted by the caregivers of more than 1000 horses and ponies in Britain.
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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in a horse’s environment may play a role in the development of EMS.
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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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Targeting the IGF-1 receptor may be an option for developing new drugs to prevent and treat laminitis.
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Study shows there is no “safe” season when it comes to the risk of laminitis.
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Findings open the possibility of developing new drug treatments for laminitis.
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“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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Study shows effectiveness of velagliflozin in preventing ponies affected by insulin dysregulation from developing laminitis.
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“These findings completely change the way we think about a very important disease in horses.”
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Study points to a novel therapeutic strategy for equine insulin dysregulation.
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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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Research is driving important changes in our understanding of this crippling disease.
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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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Morris Animal Foundation awards $750,000 for new studies benefiting horse health – as well as alpacas.
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