Predictors of laminitis development in a cohort of nonlaminitic ponies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Quantifying risk factors for laminitis development requires improvement.

Objectives

To identify the most useful physical examination, metabolic and management factors to predict laminitis development in client-owned, nonlaminitic ponies.

Study design

Prospective cohort study.

Methods

Physical examination, metabolic and management data were collected from a pony cohort 6 monthly for up to 4 years. Ponies were monitored for the development of laminitis. Metabolic data included basal plasma concentrations of ACTH ([ACTH]), adiponectin ([adiponectin]), triglycerides and glucose. Serum insulin concentrations ([insulin]) were measured in the unfasted basal state ([insulin]T0) and 60 minutes ([insulin]T60) after administration of corn syrup (0.3ml/kg). Sepa

SUBMITTER: Knowles EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10084125 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature