'Feed to Prevent Laminitis'

Feed to Prevent Laminitis

The combination of things you need to do to prevent laminitis may seem overwhelming, but there are some important things you must know to effectively prevent your horse that is at risk for laminitis from getting the disease.

Number one is knowing if your horse, donkey, or pony is at high risk for this disease. The ones that seem to be in the highest risk factor those that are overweight. Also, if the horse has a family history of the disease it is important to watch closely for signs. Horses with an insulin resistance can also be at high risk for laminitis. A blood test can be done by your veterinarian to determine if your horse is insulin resistant. Lastly, horses with equine metabolic syndrome or "pre laminitis syndrome" are at risk. Signs of this are insulin resistance and fat deposits on the rump and crest. Any horse, donkey or pony can get this disease at any time however so it is important to know the signs even if your animal does not seem like they are at risk.

Laminitis may be caused by too many carbs in a horse's diet so it is important to control carb intake in the diet. In the April 2008 issue of Equus Magazine there is a helpful article with detailed information on carbs in a horse's diet that may effect the laminitis risk. [404 Check: was link to www. equusmagazine. com, anchor: Click here for a link to Equus magazine.] Also listed are some helpful types of feed for proper prevention:

Triple Crown Low Starch Feed is specially formulated for horses with Cushing's, insulin resistance and laminitis (www.triplecrownfeed.com)

Nutrena SafeChoice feed is formulated for horses of all ages who require energy without overloading on starches (www.nutrenaworld.com)

The Safe'n Easy Pelleted Feed from Buckeye Nutrition is great for special needs and mature horses (www.buckeyenutrition.com)

SeniorGlo feed from ADM Alliance Nutrition is for working horses over the age of four, broodmares, and geriatric horses who need energy (www.admani.com/AllianceEquine)

Wellness Performance Safe feed manufactured by Seminole is great for active horses and ponies (www.seminolefeed.com)

WellSolve L/S from Purina Mills is also formulated for horses with Cushing's, laminitis or insulin resistance. (www.wellsolveequine.com)

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