As mentioned in previous articles, Barbaro may be susceptible to other complications during his recovery because of the severity of his injury. According to veterinary surgeon Dean Richardson, horses ...

Classic winner Barbaro has developed "acute, severe" laminitis in his uninjured left hind foot, and his prognosis for recovery is "poor," according to Dr. Dean Richardson, chief of surgery at the ...

Pioneering therapies trialled overseas could mean an important step forward in the treatment of laminitis. Thomas O’Keeffe MRCVS investigates Laminitis can be devastating, whether it affects a ...

It appears the worst is behind undefeated turf star Lady Eli, who continues to make significant strides in her recovery from laminitis in her front feet. And while her competitive future remains ...

Every day veterinarians across the country see hundreds of cases of laminitis, a painful disease that affects the horse's feet. What is especially alarming is that most cases are preventable. In fact, ...

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. — He still looks every bit the champion. Only the fiberglass casts on not one but both of Barbaro’s hind legs are indicators of something terribly wrong. ‘‘His ears are up, he’s ...

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Horse owners have been warned to be careful who they believe, after a controversial message was shared on social media regarding laminitis. Vets, nutritionists and manufacturers are among those who ...

Laminitis constitutes the most serious condition of the equine foot, representing between 7.5% and 15.7% of all lameness problems (USDA, 2000). In the horse, laminitis results in basement membrane ...