Articles Tagged with ''Cushing's Disease''

Veterinarians' Roundtable

December 1, 2013 | Posted in Diseases

In the September/October issue of AFJ, we asked veterinarians what some of the red flags or symptoms are that farriers may see in a horse to indicate that a vet should be called. Veterinary surgeon John Stewart expanded on this topic.

Veterinarian's Roundtable

September 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Lamenesses

Briefings

December 1, 2012 | Posted in Education

Tracy Turner says you need a properly trimmed and balanced hoof capsule before you ever think about what shoe to use.

2012 Donald Walsh Laminitis Series

[Video] Understanding Equine Laminitis (Part 2)

August 28, 2012 | Posted in Diseases, Nutrition, Therapeutic Shoeing

What happens in horses' feet during laminitis? What's the difference between laminitis and founder? You will learn three different ways that a horse gets laminitis and the many causes, including Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Cushing's Disease, or "PPID", and support-limb laminitis.

2012 Donald Walsh Laminitis Series

[Video] Chronic Laminitis And Founder (Part 4)

August 28, 2012 | Posted in Diseases, Nutrition, Therapeutic Shoeing

Chronic laminitis means a life of ongoing, crippling pain for horses. What can a horse owner do? Dr. Walsh explains long-term ("chronic") laminitis and current methods of hoof mechanics to support damaged feet. He explains abnormal hormones and that Cushing's disease ("PPID") or Equine Metabolic Syndrome may be the underlying cause. You'll learn about hay testing and benefits of soaking hay in water. Finally, Dr. Walsh speaks frankly about putting some horses to sleep because of advanced laminitis.

Lots Of Confusion Regarding Equine Metabolic Syndrome

It can be tough for farriers to separate equine metabolic syndrome from Cushing’s disease when dealing with laminitis concerns

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 17, 2010 | Posted in Diseases, Nutrition

It can be tough for farriers to separate equine metabolic syndrome from Cushing's disease when dealing with laminitis concerns

Unusual Bar Shoe Offers an Option for Laminitis Cases

Irish farrier has found this modification effective in numerous cases

By Eamonn Harrington posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

This article does not announce a new cure for laminitis. It is also not being written to suggest disregarding other existing methods of treating laminitis or to try to imply that they are wrong.

Research Journal: December 2008

By Albert Kane posted on December 1, 2008 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

A controlled experimental trial was conducted using nine clinically normal ponies to determine the effects of high blood insulin levels on lamellar integrity and laminitis in normal ponies with normal blood glucose levels. Five ponies were administered high levels of insulin over a 72-hour period while keeping their blood glucose levels within the normal range and controls received saline placebos over the same time period.

Laminitis In Broodmares

Does pregnancy put a mare at increased risk of laminitis?

By Christy West posted on May 1, 2008 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

A pregnant mare with laminitis can be one of the toughest cases to treat.

Taking a Trip Down the GI Tract

Understanding how a horse’s digestive system is designed is the first step toward helping your clients fully understand equine nutrition.

By Karen Briggs posted on September 1, 2007 | Posted in Nutrition

For all of the stable-management and health-care expertise I’ve accumulated over more than 30 years, the trimming of feet is one area that I never dared delve into.

Videos

Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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