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  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Equine Endocrinology
  • Laminitis Research

Background:

  • Endocrinopathic laminitis is the predominant form in field cases.
  • Equine Cushing's disease (ECS) and equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) are primary causes.
  • Differentiating from inflammatory or weight-bearing causes is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of endocrinopathic laminitis in field cases.
  • To emphasize the role of ECS and EMS as prevalent causes.
  • To advocate for a focus on endocrine diagnostics in laminitis management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of field laminitis cases.
  • Analysis of etiological factors.
  • Comparison with laminitis in hospitalized or severely ill horses.

Main Results:

  • Endocrinopathic laminitis is more common than other forms in non-hospitalized horses.
  • ECS and EMS are frequently identified underlying conditions.
  • Exclusionary diagnostic approaches are necessary.

Conclusions:

  • Effective laminitis management requires addressing underlying endocrine disorders.
  • Focusing on ECS and EMS will improve treatment outcomes.
  • Veterinary strategies should prioritize endocrine evaluation for laminitis.