tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346569.post6517602121929267065..comments2023-07-03T11:31:43.687-04:00Comments on Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness: Autumn Laminitis: Prepare to Prevent--Instead of Treat--Seasonal Flair-Ups of Endocrine Conditions in HorsesFran Jurgahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714349624852287450noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346569.post-15634175248035552822012-09-17T12:00:52.057-04:002012-09-17T12:00:52.057-04:00For Christine and others who are dealing with this...For Christine and others who are dealing with this issue: fall laminitis is usually the first sign of Cushing's. Older horses often have elevated test results that can effect the feet without being diagnosed as fully Cushing's, ie, in the spring their tests are normal.<br /><br />There is a lot of confusion in the community. For more information please see the Equine Cushings and InsulinNancy Collinshttp://www.ecirhorse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346569.post-51686900049540518752012-09-07T22:14:23.028-04:002012-09-07T22:14:23.028-04:00Hi Fran,
Thanks for reminding us about these 2 c...Hi Fran,<br /> <br />Thanks for reminding us about these 2 conditions,especially at this time of the year when the Seasonal Rise can cause such problems for our Cushing's horses.<br /> <br />The Equine Cushing's and Insulin Resistance Group has over 10,600 members, and has collected data going back about 13 years now. Those of us living with these horses, and collecting this data, are Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340277595130258362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346569.post-3791774641674478162012-09-04T06:51:24.418-04:002012-09-04T06:51:24.418-04:00Such a timely post (well, for me all the time!)
M...Such a timely post (well, for me all the time!)<br /><br />My poor old man has had laminitic issues the past couple of years. Have had the vet out a few times last autumn for us here in Australia.<br /><br />It was suggested to me by a vet that testing for cushings wouldn't provide relevant results during autumn but to wait until spring. The vet also suggested that my management method Christinehttp://equus-blog.com/noreply@blogger.com