Fran Jurga compiles news on global research, education, therapy and prevention for equine health/hoofcare professionals, horse owners, educators, industry.

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Joined November 2010
Today’s scientist of the day @LSUVetMed is Dr. Britta Leise, a member of our remarkable Center for Equine Health & Sports Performance—& an authority on equine laminitis, sepsis & SIRS, advancing the field with her work on key signaling pathways. #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WeDiscover
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RIP Ferocious☄️ Talented, gorgeous & noble; Loved by your partners, we never got to see you fulfill your true potential. Sidelined due to a very unique foreleg injury suffered in his last race, along with a terrible cellulitis infection. Ultimately succumbing to Laminitis today.
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Immersion of the distal limb in ice and water was most effective for cooling the digital lamellae under clinically relevant conditions. Open access article: jav.ma/lamellae @pennvet @acvim #cryotherapy #laminitis #digitalhypthermia #lamellar #temperature
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Feel like we've been seeing this clip shared and reshared for a few years now. Its popularity is certainly from the way the two horses work together, but while it's funny, sure, it's not good for that pony's health. A good grazing muzzle can save lives!
Horse asks for help removing his muzzle so he can eat grass
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When it comes to soaking feeds, it’s essential to remember to weigh them before adding water. The volume of most feeds will increase after soaking, making it easy to overestimate how much you’re actually feeding.
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Thinking today of the greatest racehorse of my lifetime. #Secretariat died on this day, way back in 1989, but #laminitis still matters and it still kills horses every day. Read about the day he died and how it was reported : hoofcare.blogspot.com/2011/1…
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When #laminitis makes the news, there's rarely anything to smile about. This story of a top German dressage pony, who competed with huge success from age 3 to age 25 (and was *still* competing), is no exception: eurodressage.com/2024/07/03/…
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Four infographics are now available to illustrate the BEVA Primary Care Clinical Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). 🔗 bit.ly/3THF6q8 🎧 Listen to our EVJ In Conversation podcast on the guidelines.
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The numbers game will make your head spin when it comes to PPID or "Cushings" disease in older horses. Many statistics are compiled on horses >15 years old but survey results released today looked at horses in the UK >20. Core conclusion: a great many horses have PPID. #laminitis
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News from Ireland; @ucddublin vet school research shares insight into #laminitis and equine obesity in their native Connemara pony breed. Published in the @VeterinaryHQ Journal. Big Q: How might hoof wall separation disease (HWSD) compound the problem? veterinaryirelandjournal.com…
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Onyx, with a heartbreaking past, was abandoned due to severe neglect. Suffering from chronic laminitis, joint deformity, and osteoarthritis, his condition was worsened by poor hoof care. Now with us, Onyx is starting his journey to recovery, receiving the care he's always needed. His story highlights the urgent need for compassion and responsible care for animals. Join us in making a difference for Onyx and many like him. Your support is crucial. 🐾💔 #HelpOnyx #AnimalCare #TAWF 🔗 Support Onyx's recovery: tawf.org.uk/donate | paypal.me/TAWFUK
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What's the saddest thing I can post? Death by #laminitis . Jess's Dream was just that: the product of breeding two Thoroughbred racehorses of the year: Rachel Alexandra to Curlin, both owned by Stonestreet. Please show this to all the people who think laminitis is "over".
We are saddened to share that we lost Jess's Dream to laminitis. The condition came on suddenly & was unrelated to his retirement. Despite immediate veterinary invention his condition deteriorated to a point where we were unable to keep him comfortable. He will be greatly missed.
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Such sad news. Kudos to farrier Len Albright for speaking up and bringing the horse's condition to attention of owner. Can more be done to train stable staff to identify signs of laminitis in early stages, inspect feet daily, esp when recovering from injury?
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Our Laminitis - EMS, PPID and their Part in Pedal Bone Downfall course is coming up! Join Harry Carslake, Pat Harris, Edd Knowles, Andrew van Eps and Chris Wiggins to ensure you can treat even the trickiest case of metabolic-driven laminitis. Book now: bit.ly/3sZ9gMg
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ولكل حافر حذاء محدد, في المركز الطبي البيطري للخيل نملك جميع الادوات لاستيعاب احتياجات التحذية Every hoof needs its perfect shoe. At EVMC we’ve got you covered! #farrier #farriery #horseshoe #Horse
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Christmas cookies make for a great (well deserved) snack. But make sure your horse stays in shape/ready to compete this spring using aquatic therapy. Swimming provides a full workout (in a heated room!) allowing your horse to stay fit even with a few extra cookies for the holiday
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Deep digital flexor tendon #tenotomy in equine limb specimens was effectively performed using a novel thread-transecting technique. 🐴 Learn more: jav.ma/ddft #laminitis #thread #deepdigitalflexortendon #horses @uwvetmed @UFVetMed @TheACVS
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The Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust Christmas cards for 2023 are now available online at thevoiceofracing.com/the-sir… or from Racing Welfare offices The sale of the Christmas Card helps fund the vital welfare work of six charities in which Racing Welfare is included.
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