What is laminitis?
It is essentially inflammation of the lamellae of the hoof, causing damage to the laminae of the hoof wall or, more properly, of the entire thickness of the layer of skin which intervenes between the hoof and the pedal or foot bone.
This is a seasonal problem, although occurrence is seen throughout the year.
It effects horse health in summer pasture and is the most
debilitating of equine diseases.
If left unmanaged it is a recurring disease, very common in ponies.
Causes of this equine disease
Research is ongoing and there are many factors, which play a precise role, but what we don’t know is how to counter their effects.
It is believed that, it’s down to the horse's metabolism and the presence of the hormone insulin.
When a pony eats large amounts of carbohydrates, which is found in lush spring grass, it sets off events that can result in an attact.
Equine laminitus is one of the most serious of problems you are likely to encounter.
As a horse or pony owner you should know what is normal behaviour for your horse or pony.
Is your horse or pony displaying any abnormal behaviour or lameness?.
Laminitus is a very common cause of unsoundness, seen more in ponies.
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