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Historical perspectives on laminitis
1Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|September 3, 1999
Abstract:
This article attempts to provide a historical perspective regarding equine laminitis. It is designed to cover, as completely as possible, the historical record of, and the research advances made, in regards to acute and chronic laminitis. With respect to the historical record, the names given to this disease, the postulated etiologies, and the various treatment protocols are discussed. This article demonstrates the historical longevity of this disease and establishes a background for the current understanding of the disease's pathologic mechanisms and treatments.