Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Farriery for chronic laminitis.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- O'Grady, Stephen E
- Affiliation:
- Northern Virginia Equine · United States
Abstract
Laminitis is considered chronic once the distal phalanx has displaced within the hoof capsule. Chronic laminitis generally occurs as a direct sequel to acute laminitis. Clinical evaluation of chronic laminitis is best performed with a thorough clinical examination and radiography. The mainstay of hoof care is therapeutic farriery. In this article, the goals and principles of hoof care, the appropriate trim and various shoes that form the bulk of farriery for chronic laminitis, and surgical treatments are discussed.
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