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Learn to Recognize the Signs of Laminitis
Every day veterinarians across the country see hundreds of cases of laminitis, a painful disease that affects the feet of horses. Laminitis results from the disruption of blood flow to the sensitive and insensitive laminae within the foot, which secure the coffin bone to the hoof wall. While the exact mechanisms by which the feet are damaged remain a mystery, certain precipitating events can produce laminitis. Although laminitis occurs in the feet, the underlying cause is often a disturbance elsewhere in the horse’s body. ... Read the full article

Barbaro Injury Highlights Need for Laminitis Research Funding
Ten million dollars in equine research funding is needed to unlock the mysteries of the devastating equine disease known as laminitis, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation, Inc., said today. The life-threatening injur ... Read the full article

Laminitis West Seminar to be held on November 1, 2008, in Monterey, CA
The first Laminitis West Seminar will be held on November 1, 2008, at the Monterey Convention Center in Monterey, CA. ... Read the full article

Fifth International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot, November 6-8, 2009
WELLINGTON, FL -June 19, 2009- Mark your calendars and register early for the 5th International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot (ILC), November 6-8, 2009. Registration, program, presenter information, and exhibitor information ... Read the full article

5th International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot Fast Facts
Dr. James A. Orsini is the Director of the International Equine Conference (ILC) on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot. He is a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania and Associate Professor of Surgery in the School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Orsini works with an organizing committee composed of the world's experts on laminitis to create an innovative, educational, and entertaining program. At the 2009 conference, presenters will be renowned veterinarians, farriers, and research doctors from around the world. ... Read the full article

International Laminitis Conference Joins Phelps Media Group, Inc. International as Newest Equine Industry Client
Phelps Media Group Inc., International, a premiere equine public relations firm based in Wellington, Florida, is pleased to announce that the International Laminitis Conference has joined the firm's roster of equine industry clients. ... Read the full article

Inaugural Laminitis West Seminar in California Well-Attended and Deemed a Resounding Success
"The meeting by all measures was a resounding success," stated Dr. James A. Orsini, one of three presenters at the inaugural Laminitis West Seminar, held November 1, 2008, at the Monterey Convention Center in Monterey, California. "We had expected approximately 100 attendees and exceeded that number, which tells me that the topic is viewed as being very important to veterinarians, farriers, and students, our future veterinarians, especially in a down economy." Â ... Read the full article

Pfizer Animal Health and the NTRA Team Up to Find a Cure for Equine Laminitis
Laminitis is a devastating disease that can affect any horse from the top competitor to the back yard companion. Pfizer Animal Health and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Charities -- Barbaro Memorial Fund -- have joined forces to educate horse owners on the importance of finding a cure for laminitis and honor the memory of the late Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, who died from complications of the disease. ... Read the full article

Breyer to Create New Portrait Models of Barbaro
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE FUND TO FIGHT LAMINITIS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA’S SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (Pequannock, NJ – March 2, 2007) – Breyer Animal Creations®, maker of the world’s finest model horses, announced today that in re ... Read the full article

Prime Performance Nutrition Announces Four New Equine Products
Cosby, MO April 5, 2007 – Prime Performance Nutrition announces four new products; BioGold Plus, Prime Defense, Pro-Form and ProbioForm XT add variety to the company’s full line of equine dietary supplements. BioGold Plus This pellet has a conce ... Read the full article

CSC's DVC Enters Clinical Trial for Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Vaccine Candidate
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE:CSC) today announced that DVC LLC, a CSC company, has entered into a phase 1 clinical trial for its Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE) vaccine candidate V3526. ... Read the full article

Founder and Spring Grass
Founder (or equine laminitis) is a condition that catches many horse owners by surprise – partly because it can be difficult to spot until the condition is well underway. The illness is essentially microcirculation of the foot. The animal’s foot doesn't receive enough blood from the circulatory system. The illness is the result of several complex processes and frequently causes lameness in many breeds – as well as the ponies of all breeds if left unchecked. ... Read the full article

"UNDERSTANDING LAMINITIS" WEBINAR NOW AVAILABLE ON THEHORSE.COM
Lexington, KY - Hands-on horse owners, care givers, and equine health care professionals can now access and view the complete on-demand educational Webinar video "Understanding Laminitis" on TheHorse.com. The instructive and educational video is pre ... Read the full article

Top 5 Signs of Potomac Horse Fever
The name is deceiving, but Potomac horse fever (PHF) is not just a concern for horses near the Potomac River. Cases have been found across most of the United States.1 Knowing the key signs of PHF and watching carefully for them can help alert owners to protect other horses at risk for infection. ... Read the full article

American Horse Defense Fund: U.S. Horse Slaughter Will Halt
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The brutal horse slaughter industry in the U.S. was dealt an appropriate and overdue blow on Wednesday, October 26 when the US House and Senate Agricultural Appropriations Committee retained the amendment that will ... Read the full article

“Barn Boots and Baubles” Event a Success in Raising Awareness and Funds to Rescue Horses
Loxahatchee, FL- May 23- On Saturday, May 21, over fifty local horsemen and women gathered to raise money and awareness of the Florida Foal Rescue organization. The proceeds from the event went to Pure Thoughts, Inc. and the Florida Foal Rescue, whic ... Read the full article

Actress Betty White Contributes to Morris Animal Foundation Equine Health Initiative
Denver, Colorado: A generous donation contributed by actress Betty White jumpstarts Morris Animal Foundation’s Equine Health Initiative. The Foundation, based in Denver, Colorado, is a non-profit organization that funds humane animal health studies t ... Read the full article

Laminitis is Not the End "The Rock and Roll Road to Recovery"
Laminitis was once thought to be a death sentence for a horse yet with research the Equine community is discovering that more and more can be done to help horses that have this affliction so they can go on to have a successful life. ... Read the full article

Is Old Hay Better for Horses with Laminitis?
As I travel around the world, learning and teaching people about feeding horses with laminitis, I keep hearing a recommendation that has never made sense. People say that leaving hay in a shed for a year renders it ‘safe’ for horses with laminitis. You will commonly hear cattle producers say that the nutrient content of hay changes after ‘going through the sweating period’. This is true in a certain context, but the changes that occur happen in the first month, and only apply to hay baled above 20% moisture. (Coblentz, 1996) In many humid regions it is common to put up high moisture cow hay, knowing that it may heat up, ferment and mold slightly, but mold is not dangerous to feed to cows. Their rumen, which horses lack, can deal with mold. Many horse people who hear this advice assume that hay must stay in the stack at least a month before a hay sample can be pulled for analysis. This is not true in most cases for horse hay, which should be baled when it is below 12% moisture to prevent formation of mold. It is true that hay loses vitamins A and E after a year in storage. Perhaps this can be construed as ‘loss of nutrients’ if using very general terms, but depletion of vitamins will not prevent laminitis or obesity, which is caused by excess sugar and calories. ... Read the full article

Paper Highlights a Bright Future For Equine Research
In the past two decades, huge advances have been made in our understanding of many equine diseases. But we have a lot more to learn before we can truly improve the way many of these diseases are prevented or treated. One simply needs to consider the ... Read the full article