Laminitis / Founder

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We post only information that has consensus and as such is only general in nature.

We strongly suggest you perform more in depth independent research if you have any concerns regarding your horses health.

Definition:

Laminitis/Founder Inflammation of the Laminae of the foot.


Special Note:

If you suspect your horse has Laminitis / Founder consult your Veterinarian & Farrier immediately.
If left untreated the inflammation may cause severe damage to the foot.

The affliction can develop very quickly.

Causes:

• Drinking too much cold water after exercise.
• Enterotoxemia, over consumption of grains or lush pasture
• Running on hard ground
• Systemic Infection
• Trauma
• Exposure to certain drugs (anti-Inflammatory)

Symptoms:

• May not be obvious at a walk when not severe
• Reluctance to walk and a tender step when they do.
• Lameness & a diverging ring around the hoof wall
• Foot feels warm
• Horse may appear upset or anxious.
• Increased respiratory rates
• Refusal to stand (usually in severe cases)
• If forced to stand may make a shuffling, stumbling motion
• Elevated pulse rate in the afflicted area
• Trembling when made to move.
• Usually found in the forefeet but can effect all.
• When only in the forefeet horse may stand with hind limbs carried well under the body.

Prevention

• Limit access to water after workout.
• Water should be tempered not cold.
• Reduce the amount of time the horse has access to Lush pasture
• Reduce the amount of grains, use hay as replacement.

Treatment:

• Consult your veterinarian at the first sign
• Consult an experienced farrier
• Physical Exam should allow diagnosis along with X Rays
• Limit exercise
• Corrective shoeing
• Soaking in warm water
• Limit hard surface access
• Prevention is the best defence

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Published References

• UC Davis Book of Horses
• The Whole Horse Catalague

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COPD & Heaves

(COPD) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

The Information contained below has been researched through numerous resources.
We post only information that has consensus and as such is only general in nature.
We strongly suggest you perform more in depth independent research if you have any concerns regarding your horses health.
Consult with your veterinarian before you start any treatments.

Names
Heaves, COPD, Recurrent Airway Obstruction, chronic bronchitis, broken wind, emphysema, Horse Cough
Preface
There has been no single cause ever defined for Copd / Heaves.
Similar to asthma in humans certain allergens are thought to trigger an allergic episode. More common in mature horses,
Common in colder climates where horses are kept stabled for extended periods Winter/Spring.
Summer outbreaks often due to pollens
Known Causes

• Horses kept in Barns for extended periods.(Winter/Spring)
• Dusty feeds
• Mold spores found in hay
• Chemicals contaminants
• Pollen
• Poor quality roughage
• Dusty stalls
• Poor sanitation practices

Symptoms

• Difficulty Breathing
• Broken wind
• Coughing
• An unnatural sounding cough
• Heaving Flank
• Wheezing
• Flatulence
• Reduced energy
• Experiences fatigue quickly
• Weight loss
  

Treatments & Prevention

• Your Vet should be consulted as this disease can become life threatening if left unchecked.
• Anti-inflammatory drugs & bronchodialators are often recommended
• Maintain clean dust inhibited environments
• Replace hay with feed pellets and cubes or use higher quality hay
• Replace dusty bedding material (possible solutions Shredded paper, Peat or hardwood shavings)
• Turnout the horse as much as possible (Horses effected by pollen may not benefit from turnout)
• Turnout horses when mucking stalls
• Proper ventilation in barns
• Herbal Anti-Inflammatory Supplements
  
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