Laminitis affects the sensitive laminae (tissues) of the horse’s hoof. It results in extreme pain, inflammation, and, in some cases, permanent damage to the laminae. Horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules are susceptible to the condition. What is laminae? The laminae are interwoven specialised ‘leaves’ of tissue which suspend the pedal bone within the hoof. In mild cases of Laminitis, appropriate treatment will resolve the problem with no lasting effect. If the inflammation is more severe and progressive, the sensitive laminae may lose their blood supply, resulting in loss of support … Continue reading Laminitis in Horses: Signs, Diagnosis and Treatment