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laminitis

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lam·i·ni·tis  (lm-nts)
n.
Inflammation of the sensitive laminae of the hoof, especially in horses. Also called founder1.

laminitis [ˌlæmɪˈnaɪtɪs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) inflammation of the laminated tissue structure to which the hoof is attached, esp in horses and cattle Also called founder
[from New Latin, from lamina + -itis]
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Noun1.laminitis - inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat


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GOULASH, dam of Grade 1 winners Ashado and Sunriver, was put down on Wednesday at Taylor Made Farm in Kentucky after developing severe laminitis in her right front foot.
Laminitis is a common illness of the hoof and is the second most frequent cause of premature death in horses Although it is very rare for laminitis to kill a horse directly, it often results in euthanasia for humane reasons (the horse is crippled or in permanent pain) or practical reasons (e Laminitis is a common illness of the hoof and is the second most frequent cause of premature death in horses.
The net result is an increase in acidosis, reductions in milk yield, lowering milk fat content and leading to problems with fertility, laminitis - in a month or two - and mastitis.
 
 
 
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