4 Things To Keep In Your Laminitis Prevention Toolkit

This article basically describes the serious condition that horses can get, called laminitis. Laminitis affects horses hooves so that they are unable to even walk, this article details or simple steps and we can use to eliminate laminitis should read this article, and to keep some things on them at all times stop laminitis. Finally, finally, this article describes the high cost of laminitis and what that means for horse owners unless these simple steps are taken.

Key Takeaways:

Once you select a muzzle that suits your horse’s needs, consider purchasing a second one so you’ll have a spare on hand in case the first is lost or broken.
A weight tape. Most horses who are susceptible to laminitis are easy keepers, meaning they come out of winter in good flesh or overweight.
Options range from low-energy mixes for easy keepers to high-calorie feeds that can safely fuel the activities of at-risk athletes. Almost every major feed company offers at least one such feed.

“Many styles of muzzles are available, and it may take some trial-and-error to determine which model fits a horse best, so start your search well before spring, if possible. Once you select a muzzle that suits your horse’s needs, consider purchasing a second one so you’ll have a spare on hand in case the first is lost or broken. Turning a horse out for even a single day without a muzzle can be dangerous.”

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