New research suggests that horses at greater risk of developing pasture-associated laminitis might be better identified not only through breed, body condition score and higher risk environments, but also by checking hormone and insulin levels.
The Morris Animal Foundation’s research into equine stem cell research recently received a boost in the form of a $10,000 grant from the American Farrier’s Association.
Suddenly your horse is lame. You wrack your brain trying to determine why; perhaps it’s a stone bruise, maybe the farrier has some insight, or maybe your horse needs chiropractic care. Once you’ve found no solution in those areas, you decide to call in the veterinarian. A simple lameness exam and flexion test can give you some insight into why your horse is lame. Finally, radiographs confirm what your vet suspects as the issue: navicular disease.
Two research projects focusing on support limb laminitis have received funding from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation.
Proper equine nutrition is pivotal in support of healthy feet and joints. However, it’s not always attainable without some help.
There are a number of supplements on the market today that help horse owners provide an adequate and balanced diet with the goal of improving hoof strength and growth, as well as protecting joints from wear-and-tear problems.
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A postmortem study examined the records of 241 horses at least 15 years old that died following admission to a veterinary teaching hospital over a 10-year period to investigate their causes of death, including the relationship to pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).
In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.
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