Understanding Laminitis in Horses

The video tutorial discusses laminitis in horses, explaining its causes, symptoms, and prevention. It distinguishes laminitis from founder, highlighting that founder is a more severe condition. Causes include high sugar intake, stress, and Cushing's disease. The tutorial also covers management strategies like diet control and therapeutic shoeing. A Q&A session addresses metabolic issues related to laminitis.

What is the primary difference between laminitis and founder in horses?

• Laminitis is more severe than founder.

• Founder involves rotation or sinking of the coffin bone.

• Laminitis affects only the hind legs.

• Founder is a type of laminitis that affects the skin.

Which bone is primarily affected during laminitis and founder?

• Pelvis

• Tibia

• Coffin bone

• Femur

What role does the deep digital flexor tendon play in founder?

• It supports the hoof wall.

• It is unaffected by laminitis.

• It causes the rotation of the coffin bone.

• It prevents the rotation of the coffin bone.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of laminitis?

• High sugar intake

• Black walnut ingestion

• Cushing's disease

• Excessive exercise

Why is black walnut considered dangerous for horses?

• It causes respiratory issues.

• It is toxic and can lead to laminitis.

• It causes skin irritation.

• It leads to digestive problems.

What is a common symptom of laminitis in horses?

• Heat in the hoof

• Excessive sweating

• Increased appetite

• Cold hooves

What is the 'sawhorse stance' a sign of in horses?

• Comfort

• Lameness

• Pain relief

• Laminitis

Which of the following is a preventive measure for laminitis?

• Avoiding exercise

• Allowing unlimited pasture access

• Using a grazing muzzle

• Increasing grain intake

What is the purpose of therapeutic shoeing in managing laminitis?

• To increase hoof size

• To reduce pressure on the lamina

• To enhance hoof color

• To prevent hoof growth

When might surgical intervention be considered for a horse with founder?

• When dietary changes are ineffective

• When the horse is not responding to medication

• When the horse is overweight

• When the deep flexor tendon needs to be cut