[Ag-eq] Explanation of laminitis

[nfoster at extremezone.com]

Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a lot that can be done for laminitis. 
Vets use anti innflamatories, limited exercise, hoof soaks and massage to help
circulation.  The condition is very painful for the horse.  It seems that once
a horse has laminitis it is more likely to get it again.  The condition can
also be helped with a proper diet.

My first horse got laminitis and it was a constant battle to keep her sound and
comfortable.  She made it to age 29 before her hooves just gave out.

Nella



Quoting Jewel <jewelblanch at kinect.co.nz>:

> Sunline, one of our favous thoroughbred racehorses had to be put down because
> of laminitis.
> Being of tremendous monetary value, She was receiving the very best of
> veterinary treatment, but the
> condition could not be cured.
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>         Jewel
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> From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
> Sent: Friday, April 25, 2014 12:42 AM
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> Subject: [Ag-eq] Explanation of laminitis
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> I just listened to a short explanation of laminitis, which is a potentially
> fatal hoof problem in horses.  I'm attempting to paste the Youtube link
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> "Founder/Laminitis"
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