If you have ever owned a horse diagnosed with laminitis, founder, navicular syndrome or any other type of hoof problem you know how devastating it can be. Even with advances in modern technology some horses are still diagnosed incorrectly and inadequately leaving the owner helpless and the horse in pain.
Most diagnosed cases start out with strict regimens of prescription medications including steroids, pain killers and other anti-inflammatory medications. This is then followed by costly farrier bills, stall rest, more vet bills and a horse still in pain.
Preventing hoof problems in a horse is a great stress on a horse owner and with all of the different variables to consider from footing, shoeing, conditioning, diet and nutrition, to genetics, even the best cared for equines on the planet could still be plagued.
So what do you do if your horse is having lameness issues or has been diagnosed with a hoof condition such as navicular? Get your facts and know your options. Prescription medications have long lists of side effects. Prescribing a medication like a steroid to “see how your horse looks” after a certain period may do more harm than good. This is not a good way to try to diagnose a hoof condition and could even make the situation worse.
March 01 2011 – The equine genetics research group at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine is collaborating with Ray Geor, BVSc, MVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, professor and chair of the department of large animal clinical sciences at Michigan State University, and Nicholas Frank, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, associate professor of large animal clinical sciences at the University of Tennessee, to investigate the occurrence and genetics of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). Bob Coleman, PhD, PAS, associate director for undergraduate education in equine science and management and extension horse specialist at the University of Kentucky also is involved in the study.
EMS is a condition characterized by obesity and/or regional adiposity (cresty neck), elevation of blood insulin levels, and increased risk for laminitis development. Certain horses that seem predisposed to EMS often are referred to as “easy keepers.” These horses are very efficient at utilizing calories and often require a lower plane of nutrition to maintain body weight than other horses. This difference in EMS susceptibility among horses managed under similar conditions is likely the result of a genetic predisposition.
The goal of this investigation is to better understand the role of breed, gender, age, environment (diet and exercise), and genetics in EMS. The success of the study depends on the collection of data from as many horses with EMS as possible; therefore, horse owner and veterinarian assistance is critical.
Molly the Pony will receive the Spot Courage Award during the Fifth International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot.
Wellington, FL – December 9, 2009 – The Fifth International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot is pleased to announce that Molly the Pony will be received the Spot Courage Award at this year’s event. Molly the Pony was rescued by Kaye and Glenn Harris after Hurricane Katrina, and is one of the world’s only prosthesis-wearing ponies. The conference was held November 6-8, 2009, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, FL.
“One of the first questions I am usually asked is how is it possible that Molly does not have laminitis,” said Kaye Harris, Molly the Pony’s owner. “Laminitis was the major fear and the reason the doctors originally did not want to perform the operation, so I think it is very important that there is a conference that researches ways to treat and cure this disease. I’m very excited to have accepted this award on behalf of the team of people that have taken care of Molly, as well as on the behalf of Molly. Molly is a very courageous pony and I was thrilled to meet this group of people.”
Molly the Pony received the Spot Courage Award on Friday, November 6, at 1 p.m. during the Conference. Dr. Rustin Moore presented the award to Molly and her owner, Kaye Harris. Following the presentation of the award Harris spoke briefly until 2 p.m. about her experiences with Molly. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=9321
Molly the Pony will receive the Spot Courage Award during the Fifth International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot.
Wellington, FL – November 4, 2009 – The Fifth International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot is pleased to announce that Molly the Pony will be receiving the Spot Courage Award at this year’s event. Molly the Pony was rescued by Kaye and Glenn Harris after Hurricane Katrina, and is one of the world’s only prosthesis-wearing ponies. The conference will be held November 6-8, 2009, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, FL.
“One of the first questions I am usually asked is how is it possible that Molly does not have laminitis,” said Kaye Harris, Molly the Pony’s owner. “Laminitis was the major fear and the reason the doctors originally did not want to perform the operation, so I think it is very important that there is a conference that researches ways to treat and cure this disease. I’m very excited to be accepting this award on behalf of the team of people that have taken care of Molly, as well as on the behalf of Molly. Molly is a very courageous pony and I’m thrilled to be coming here and meeting this group of people.”
Molly the Pony will be receiving the Spot Courage Award on Friday, November 6, at 1 p.m. during the Conference. Dr. Rustin Moore will present the award to Molly and her owner, Kaye Harris. Following the presentation of the award Harris will speak briefly until 2 p.m. about her experiences with Molly. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8772
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