Laminitis: A Scientific and Realistic Approach by Dr. Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
All too many horse owners and managers have dealt with the heartbreaking dilemma of laminitis and, all too often unnecessarily, laminitis has brought an end to a promising equine career. In these pages, noted expert Dr. Juliet M. Getty guides the reader through the causes and treatments of laminitis, and offers prevention strategies plus practical solutions that can return a stricken horse to a useful, healthy life.
Highlights:
Highlights:
- Insulin resistance - what, how, and why
- Peventing relapses and chronic laminitis
- Hormonal responses to physical and mental stress
- Supplements to help cure laminitis and prevent further episodes
- Obesity and role in laminitis
