Laminitis is a very painful, debilitating condition. It occurs when the Laminae ( a layer of keratinized epidermal and dermal tissue) which connects the hoof wall to the coffin bone separates. Laminitis can cause structural changes in the horse’s hoof resulting in lameness. Untreated, the coffin bone may eventually puncture the sole of the hoof […]
Horses spend most of their lives standing on their feet and hooves which is why it is so important to keep them in the best shape possible. The ancestor of the horse, eohippus, had 4 toes. As horses evolved, they developed into one-toed animals, but evidence remains of the other toes. A horse’s hoof is […]
Equine Influenza (EI) is a highly contagious disease affecting horses worldwide. If you suspect your horse has EI, call your veterinarian at once. Signs of the disease are coughing, watery nasal discharge that over a period of time thickens, enlarged lymph nodes, lethargy, fever. Treatment for the flu is mainly supportive care. Although food may […]
