The morning lecture session will include Ms. Bicking presenting “Hoof Mapping – Relating External Landmarks to Internal Anatomy in the Laminitic Foot” (which will highlight foundational principles to evaluate the laminitic foot with a focus on hoof mapping) and “Rehabilitating the Chronically Laminitic Foot Using Composite Materials” (which will highlight the use of synthetics in the treatment of laminitic horses). Dr. Frank will present “The Role of Endocrine Disorders in Laminitis.” This lecture will present background information for farriers and veterinarians to better understand the association between laminitis and pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).

Some other plants that are known to be toxic to animals include:
-holly
-mistletoe
-tulips
-oleander
-amaryllis
-kalanchoe
-yew
-English ivy

Cold stress may also cause insulin to rise. Insulin resistance is part of the metabolic adaptation to cold weather in several species. Researchers have also noted insulin levels become erratic in horses in cooler weather.

Main foods to keep well away from pets include:
– nutmeg – one of the lesser known poisonous foods. Dogs can suffer from issues with the nervous system including tremors, seizures, and even death

“Stall rest contributes to 54% of impaction colic cases.” Movement during turnout and exercise increase circulation and stimulates the metabolism. When unable to move the possibility of colic increases.

You can drive a short distance with a flat tire. The trailer will remain stable and level, but the adjacent tire will be overloaded – drive cautiously. Rubber torsion absorbs the shock of the road. Your horses get a much smoother ride.

Normally, within 24 to 48 hours of exposure, infected horses begin to demonstrate coughing, fever, depression and decreased feed intake.

Starting a horse judging team can be intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be. This is the place to start. With a few helpful tips and resources, developing a strong team can be done.

At least 8 million horses and mules were used by all the various countries involved, and of those, at least 1.2 million came from the United States. Only about 200 equines returned to the U.S.