Laminitis research
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What is Laminitis?
a. 
b. 
c. 
a) X-ray of a Laminitis hoof with rotation of coffin bone and some sinking
b) Dr Ric Redden's typical diagram when working with x-rays
c) Venogram of normal hoof
Who is doing the research?
International Equine Podiatry Center, Versailles, KY
Scool of Veterinary Science - The University of Queensland Headed by Professor Chris Pollitt, also in charge of Australian Equine Laminitis Research Unit
Royal Veterinary College, London
Penn Veterinary School of Medicine
What is the state of that research?
Laminitis Treatment: Natural Perspective by Joyce Harman DVM and Madalyn Ward DVM
Articles and studies
Various Articles on Laminitis from the International Equine Resource Center
Managing Acute and Chronic Laminitis The Horse.com 6/1/08
Wooden Shoes for Chronic Laminitis The Horse.com 4/23/08
Preliminary Study Performed on New Laminitis Treatment Technique The Horse.com 4/4/08
Control Spring Pasture Access The Horse.com 3/31/08
Lessons from Barbaro The Horse.com 3/23/08
Reducing Hindgut Acidosis The Horse.com 3/17/08
Dangerous Liaisons: Cytokines, Inflammation, and Insulin Resistance The Horse.com 1/31/08
Laminitis Conference an Important Step The Horse.com 12/24/07
Staving off Laminitis with a Buffer Solution The horse.com 12/23/07
Readers Respond: Diagnosing Laminitis The Horse.com 12/14/07
2007 Morris Animal Foundation Equine Research Wrap-Up The Horse.com 12/14/07
Illinois Vet School Reporting Cases of Black Walnut Laminitis The Horse.com 12/11/07
Horse Health News Video: Ryder Report for Nov. 28 The Horse 11/28/07 VIDEO
Laminitis Pain Might Originate from Different Source The Horse 11/27/07
Insulin Levels Might Help Measure Likelihood of Laminitis The Horse 11/26/07
The Timeline of Laminitis The Horse.com 11/23/07
Laminitis Conference Ramps Up the Fight Against Foot Problems in Horses The Horse 11/20/07
Couple Donates $1 Million to UPenn Laminitis Research Fund The Horse 11/15/07
Laminitis Studies Financed by Barbaro Fund to Commence The Horse.com 11/8/07
Chronicling Laminitis: Horse Owner Records Every Step Toward Recovery The Horse 9/20/07 including VIDEO
Laminitis: New Study on Sugar and Starch as a Cause The Horse.com 8/25/07
Understanding Laminitis On-Demand Webinar The Horse 8/11/07 VIDEO
Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Laminitis The Horse 7/31/08
Obesity and Laminitis The Horse 7/9/07
Foot X Rays: A Crystal Ball? The Horse 6/17/07 A really good article, by Ric Redden, DVM, founder of the International Equine Podiatry Center in Versailles, Ky. - why having an educated and skilled farrier is one of the most important things, when you have a horse with Laminitis...
Finding and Testing Low-Sugar Forage The Horse 5/14/07
The Quest to Conquer Laminitis The Horse 5/1/07 ...another one about Ric Redden! Excerpt: "Horses are very durable, and they'll lie through their teeth about how they're feeling," Redden said. "Do not depend on the horse to tell you how healthy the laminae are. Depend on your venogram."
Feeding Laminitic Horses The Horse 5/1/07
AHF knocks on doors in Washington Animal Health Foundation 11/06
Another Piece of the Laminitis Puzzle The Horse 11/26/06
Good Foot Gone Bad The Horse 9/1/06
Related studies
EQUINE METABOLIC SYNDROME
E M S By John Stewart MA VET MB MRVCS
Equine Metabolic Syndrome By Kentucky Equine Research (PDF file)
Equine Metabolic Syndrome Versus Cushing's Syndrome The Horse 2/19/07 by Lydia Gray, DVM, MA
Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association
New Feeding product from Purina Mills: WellSolve L/S (Low Starch) Benefits: Low starch and sugars, no grains or molasses, digestable/fermentable fibers as an alternative energy source, added antioxidants, veterinarian researched.
Some of the conditions affecting special needs horses include: Insulin resistance and/or Equine Metabolic Syndrome, Laminitis, Cushing's syndrome
Feed is based on beet pulp, alfalfa and ground soy hulls. It also consists of vitamins A, D and E, Biotin, Soy bean oil, ground Flaxseed, Lysine, Threonine, Methionine, minerals; Copper and Zinc
Laminitis Treatment Centers
Premier Equine Center, CA Healing, rehabilitation and conditioning.
Orthopeadic Research Center, Colorado State University, CO
Rocky Mountain Equine Podiatry Center, CO
International Equine Podiatry Center, KY
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Podiatry Center, KY
Louisiana State University, LA
Equine Studies at the University of Maryland, MD
Davie County Large Animal Hospital, NC
Penn Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, PA
The Podiatry Center at Reata Equine Hospital, TX Opened the Podiatry Center in April of 2008: Texas Equine Hospital Opening Podiatry Center Some success stories of severe laminitis!!
Northern Virginia Equine - Ocala Equine Podiatry, VA Headed by Dr Stephen E. O'Grady, DVM, MRCVS
Symposiums and Seminars
Laminitis conference - Palm Beach, Nov, 2007
How can one contribute to Laminitis research?
You can help support Penn's effort: Fight Laminitis
Laminitis Research Gets a Boost Bloodhorse 1/31/08 Pfizer Animal Health and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association have joined forces to help fund laminitis research through the NTRA Charities - Barbaro Memorial Fund.
