Horses with acute diarrhea were less likely to survive if they developed laminitis, according to a study described at EquiManagement. Led by Dr. Diego Gomez of the University of Guelph, researchers ...

Researchers are in the midst of collecting data for a study designed to shed additional light on acute laminitis (an inflammation of the sensitive laminae that connect the horse's hoof to the coffin ...

When an owner makes the difficult decision to euthanize a horse with laminitis, it's often because the horse is simply in too much pain to justify prolonging treatment. For this reason, researchers ...

The terms "laminitis" and "founder" are used interchangeably. However, founder usually refers to a chronic (long-term) condition associated with rotation of the coffin bone, whereas acute laminitis ...

A race horse injured at the Del Mar Racetrack last week was euthanized Monday after developing acute laminitis in both hind legs. Princess Dorian suffered a leg fracture at Del Mar on Nov. 10, the ...

Laminitis, the painful foot malady that may well cut short the life of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, is one of the oldest and most common veterinary problems associated with horses. It is painful for ...

Laminitis in horses occurs all year-round and is an emergency that needs prompt action whenever it is suspected, so find out how to recognise it and what to do if your horse is showing signs What is ...

Grade 2 winner Intense Holiday, who underwent surgery recently for a condylar fracture to his right foreleg after being injured in training, was euthanized June 12 due to laminitis. Owner Starlight ...

H&H canvasses opinions from vets and farriers, who are warning horse owners to be on guard for laminitis and calling for them to be honest with themselves about their horses’ weight so action can be ...

THE arrival of better weather means that horse owners must be extra vigilant and ensure their animals don’t fall victim to laminitis. This serious condition can be brought on by over-feeding and is ...

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A race horse injured at the Del Mar Racetrack last week was euthanized today after developing acute laminitis in both hind legs. Princess Dorian suffered a leg fracture at Del Mar on ...

Grade 2 winner Intense Holiday, who underwent surgery recently for a condylar fracture to his right foreleg after being injured in training, was euthanized June 12 due to laminitis. Owner Starlight ...