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  • Equine Health
  • Endocrinology

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  • Laminitis is a common and challenging condition in equine practice.
  • Traditional treatment principles remain, but understanding has evolved.
  • Laminitis is now recognized as a clinical sign, not a disease itself.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnosis and management of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).
  • To highlight the link between endocrine diseases and laminitis.
  • To emphasize the importance of early EMS detection in preventing laminitis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current evidence on equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).
  • Focus on predisposing factors, diagnosis, and management strategies.
  • Analysis of the relationship between EMS and laminitis.

Main Results:

  • Over 90% of horses with laminitis have an underlying endocrine disease, primarily EMS.
  • Effective management of EMS is key to preventing laminitis.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are critical for horses prone to laminitis.

Conclusions:

  • Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is the leading cause of laminitis.
  • Veterinary surgeons must prioritize early diagnosis and management of EMS.
  • Understanding and addressing the endocrine basis of laminitis is essential for improved outcomes.