Laminitis Conferences
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Stem Cell Therapy as a Potential Treatment for Laminitis
Stem cells therapy might offer practitioners an additional treatment option for the fight against laminitis.
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Laminitis Overview and Anatomy
It's important to have at least an understanding of the structures in play during a laminitic episode.
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Laminitis Terminology: SIRS Rather Than Sepsis
A researcher says SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome) is the term to use when discussing laminitis.
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Making Sense of Laminitis
February 01, 2013
Farriers and veterinarians discuss ways to work together to treat laminitis--a devastating hoof disease.... Read More
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Stem Cell Therapy as a Potential Treatment for Laminitis
December 25, 2012
Stem cells therapy might offer practitioners an additional treatment option for the fight against laminitis.... Read More
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Laminitis Overview and Anatomy
December 24, 2012
It's important to have at least an understanding of the structures in play during a laminitic episode. ... Read More
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Laminitis Terminology: SIRS Rather Than Sepsis
December 21, 2012
A researcher says SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome) is the term to use when discussing laminitis.... Read More
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Possible Causes of Laminitis
December 19, 2012
Endocrine disorders and black walnut extract exposure were a few of the causes researchers discussed.... Read More
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The Obel Grading System for Describing Laminitis
December 16, 2012
The Obel Grading System is used to classify and understand laminitis progression in horses.... Read More
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Common Clinical Signs of Laminitis
December 15, 2012
Recognizing clinical signs early and seeking immediate veterinary care can improve treatment outcomes.... Read More
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Identifying Laminitic Changes with MRI
December 14, 2012
MRI might offer evidence of laminitic changes in a horse's hoof before the disease is otherwise identified. ... Read More
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Supporting a Foundered Foot with a W-Shoe
December 05, 2012
This hand-forged shoe offers an option for supporting horses suffering laminitis.... Read More
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Human Barefoot Trends: What Can they Tell Us About Horses?
December 04, 2012
Learn what human barefoot running trends are teaching us about horse podiatry and laminitis management.... Read More
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2012 Laminitis Conference brings together Vets, Farriers
November 06, 2012
The two-day program included presentations about podiatry, diagnostics, and treatments for laminitis.... Read More
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Global Laminitis Conference Scheduled Nov. 2-3 in Calif.
October 30, 2012
This year's event features a horse owner program covering advancements in laminitis research and more.... Read More
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Recognize Insulin Resistance Before Laminitis Onset
January 06, 2012
Picking up on subtle signs of hyperinsulinemia is one way veterinarians can try to halt laminitis onset.... Read More
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Endocrinopathic Laminitis: An Incomplete Picture
January 04, 2012
Laminitis stemming from equine metabolic syndrome, Cushing's, and other hormonal conditions is common.... Read More
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Support Strategies in Chronic Laminitis Cases
December 26, 2011
One veterinarian says designing a specific strategy that addresses all the needs of an affected foot is key.... Read More
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Using Foot Casts to Manage Laminitis 'Sinking' Cases
December 23, 2011
Prognoses for these cases are often poor, but foot casts might improve survival rates if applied early.... Read More
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Laminitis Prevention and Intervention in Hospitalized Horses
December 19, 2011
Hospitalized horses are at an increased risk for developing laminitis as a complication of injury or illness.... Read More
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Healing the Hoof During Therapy or Layup
December 09, 2011
Farriers can help devise a hoof care plan to helps a performance horse return to work as soon as possible.... Read More
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The Toe Crena: A Laminitic Link?
December 07, 2011
Research is needed to determine if the toe crena could be used as a prognostic indicator for laminitic horses.... Read More
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Treating Laminitis with Acupuncture
December 05, 2011
One researcher says accupuncture's pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects can help laminitic horses.... Read More
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Foot Type and Laminitis Incidence in Feral Horses
December 01, 2011
Contrary to popular belief, feral horses are not exempt from developing laminitis.... Read More
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Low-Dose Corticosteroids for Treating Acute Laminitis
November 28, 2011
Corticosteroids' benefits (when used appropriately, in low doses) should outweigh the risks.... Read More
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Chronic Laminitis: Understanding Lameness and Low-Dose Bute
November 26, 2011
David Hood, DVM, PhD, discussed effective methods for pinpointing laminitis pain and NSAIDs to control it.... Read More
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Laminitis Treatment with Stem Cells
November 24, 2011
While related studies are scarce, some are reporting success using stem cells to treat chronic laminitis.... Read More
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Cryotherapy Methods to Treat Laminitis
November 22, 2011
Cryotherapy is known to have anti-inflammatory and pain relieving effects, both of which help affected horses.... Read More
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