Farriery managed laminitis Flashcards
1
Q
What should be the immediate treatment for acute laminitis?
A
Remove cause Box rest Feed! Pain relief Do not remove shoes Instant frog pressure
2
Q
What can be done (by farrier) to help support the hoof capsule during acute laminitis?
A
Raise heel
Provide instant frog pressure
3
Q
How can farriers manage rotation of P3 causing laminitis?
A
Trim hoof carefully
Fit heart-bar shoe
Regular checks
4
Q
What procedure can founders/sinkers undergo to help reduce coronary band separation?
A
Dorsal wall resection
by farrier or vet - requires sedation, not nerve block
