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Research Journal: December 2009

By Albert Kane posted on December 1, 2009 | Posted in Lamenesses
An ambitious experimental study was conducted to compare ground reaction forces and hoof accelerations among dirt, synthetic and turf racetracks. Force measuring horseshoes and accelerometers were attached to the front hoof of three Thoroughbred racehorses, and each horse was exercised at the trot and canter on each surface while an onboard computer recorded the data.
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Research Journal: July/August 2009

By Albert Kane posted on July 1, 2009 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases, Lamenesses
An experimental study using 6 normal horses was conducted to determine how much local anesthetic agents used for diagnostic nerve blocks might diffuse away from a point of injection on the lower limb. Also examined was the influence that hand walking on injection diffusion.
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Research Journal: March 2009

By Albert Kane posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Diseases
Researchers in Japan did a descriptive survey of the primary and secondary epidermal laminae of 35 Thoroughbred horses of all ages to characterize the variation of normal laminae in horses without laminitis.
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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.
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Research Journal: September/October 2008

By Albert Kane posted on September 1, 2008 | Posted in Lamenesses
This landmark study examined correlations between hoof shape and laminar morphology. The hypothesis was that hoof shape would be related to the shape and orientation of the lamina at the cellular level and that this relationship would vary between breeds.
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