Equine Orthopaedics and Rheumatology Q&A 01

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An 11-year-old mare has been lame for three weeks, after escaping from her stable one night. Recently, her condition has markedly deteriorated.

Question	Answer		Article
What is your diagnosis?	Severe laminitis.		Link to Article
Where is the horse likely to have spent the night of freedom?	The feed room. This type of case is often associated with grain overload while the animal is out of the stable.		Link to Article
What treatment would you recommend?	Discharge from the coronary band suggests that at least one hoof is starting to slough. The findings were similar in the other four feet, so the horse was destroyed.		Link to Article