As discussed by Dr Mitchell, the two hormonal conditions that have been found to be associated with laminitis are Cushing’s and Equine Metabolic Syndrome. In this article, veterinary podiatrist Dr Luke Wells-Smith explains how they relate to laminitis specifically, and the therapeutic farriery that in addition to medical treatment, is used to manage horses suffering from this debilitating condition.
As discussed by Dr Mitchell, the two hormonal conditions that have been found to be associated with laminitis are Cushing’s and Equine Metabolic Syndrome. In this article, veterinary podiatrist Dr Luke Wells-Smith explains how they relate to laminitis specifically, and the therapeutic farriery that in addition to medical treatment, is used to manage horses suffering from this debilitating condition.
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