When a farrier sees the symptoms of endocrinopathic laminitis, it’s essential that the owner immediately be informed and encouraged to seek veterinary assistance. The veterinarian needs to check the fasting level of insulin in the horse and plan an exercise, diet and/or medication program to reduce insulin levels.
If the owner and vet both do their part, the foot should return to normal within 6 to 12 months.”
Source: American Farrier’s Journal, March 2011. Link.
INSIGHTS: Veterinary teams need to develop communications with farriers used by their clients. Consider including farrier information in the horse’s and client profiles in PIMS.