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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

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

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

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

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

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

From Colic to Respiratory Disease: Illnesses Affecting Horses Today
Illness prevention is critical in maintaining equine health. Though an owner can never be certain that their horse will not fall victim to an equine illness, having the ability to identify potential symptoms and take action could make a big difference in the overall health of your horse. With several different kinds of illnesses affecting horses today, learning about the different types, signs and symptoms, and treatment techniques is more important than ever before. ... 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

"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

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

Appaloosa Horse Club Board Votes to Oppose Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
MOSCOW, IDAHO- The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Board of Directors voted in a Dec. 5th, 2006 meeting to oppose passage of Senate Bill1915 (H.R. 503), the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. According to President Dennis Dean, “ApHC agrees with ot ... Read the full article

Merial Hosts Equine Gastric Ulcer Events
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) can occur in horses anywhere, and in 2007, Merial, the maker of ULCERGARD® (omeprazole) and GASTROGARD® (omeprazole), again proved this point with major gastroscopy events at two leading universities on opposite sides of the country.1 ... Read the full article

Musicians Release Song to Protest Horse Slaughter
WAMI award winning vocalist Ronnie Nyles and WAMI Nominee songwriter/producer, Debra Lopez release “Racing For Time”, in quest of raising public awareness for the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. ... Read the full article

Grand Prix Level Show Jumper to Promote Equine Stomach Ulcer Prevention
DULUTH, Ga., Jan. 9, 2006 — Merial announced today that Grand Prix Level Show Jumping athlete AAron Vale will serve as an official spokesperson for the company’s equine ulcer product – ULCERGARD™ (omeprazole), the only product proven to prevent stoma ... Read the full article

When Your Equine Friend Needs a “Boost”
Equi Boost by Durvet is an all natural paste designed for use on all horses exposed to stressful conditions to help maintain optimum health and performance. It can be administered prior to or following conditions that may compromise the immune sys ... Read the full article

Overall Health, Longevity of Horses at Center of Joint Research Project
Researchers at the University of Missouri and Stephens College have joined forces with the Saint Louis Zoo’s Department of Animal Health and Nutrition and a supplement company in a research project for the betterment of horse health. The study examines new technologies in diagnostics, prevention and treatment of lameness in horses, with possible applications for other hoofed mammals. ... Read the full article

Research Project to Examine Effectiveness of Adjunct Bleeder Treatment
Three organizations to fund study A study that will research the efficacy of aminocaproic acid and conjugated estrogens as treatments for the prevention of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) in horses has been selected to receive a one ... Read the full article

AAEP Healthy Horses Workshop to Feature World-Renowned Trainer Monty Roberts
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Healthy Horses Workshop, an event designed for non-veterinarians interested in equine health care and offering the latest news and advances in horse health, will be held Saturday, July 26 in Austin, Texas. ... 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

Farnam Introduces Thrush-XX ™ Thrush Treatment Aid Aerosol
Have your ever treated a horse for thrush and it left your hands or clothes stained by the product? Until now, whether you poured it on or used the “paintbrush” method, thrush treatment products have been messy to use and end up all over the barn, the horse and you. ... Read the full article