The exact cause of laminitis remains unknown and once the pathological progression is in process, it doesn’t matter what caused it, shares Dallas O. Goble, DVM, DACVS. He admits it is impossible to prevent all cases of laminitis, but believes that attention to certain factors can greatly reduce the number of cases including these areas:
- Hoof care
- Exercise
- Nutrition and weight management
Source: American Farriers Journal. Link. Goble stresses that hoof care needs to be a priority year round and that frequently changing farriers usually means the horse is going to suffer.