laminitis
noun
lam·i·ni·tis
ˌla-mə-ˈnī-təs 
: inflammation of and damage to the laminae (see lamina sense 4) and coffin bone in the hoof of a domesticated animal (such as a horse or cow) that is typically caused by poor diet, obesity, or diseases associated with inflammation : founder entry 3
Complications linked to obesity in horses can be debilitating, such as the condition laminitis. This leads to inflammation and swelling in the hooves, causing extreme pain, and can be fatal.—
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He was euthanized after developing laminitis following surgery in August.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2023
The Times excludes deaths due to colic, laminitis, neurological or other issues unless directly tied to racing or training.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2023
His laminitis, an inflammatory condition targeting hooves, was exacerbated by the Valley’s record-setting heat.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2023
Lowering blood insulin concentrations can also prevent horses from developing laminitis, a disease that inflames tissues in hooves that can necessitate euthanasia because of incurable pain.
—Jane Manfredi, Fortune Well, 25 July 2023
The tours have continued since Secretariat’s death on Oct. 4, 1989, at age 19 from laminitis, a painful hoof disease.
—Melissa Hoppert, New York Times, 10 June 2023
One of the most painful, and least understood, side effects of an injured or sick horse is laminitis.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2023
Superhorse shows fans his stardom Story from July 2, 1973: Penny Tweedy — the woman behind Superhorse ‘73 Oct. 4, 1989: A life beyond expectations The 19-year-old stallion had been stricken Sept. 4, 1989 with laminitis, an inflammation of the structure inside the hoof.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2023
Complications led to laminitis in two more limbs, and Barbaro’s distress increased significantly.
—Victor Mather, New York Times, 25 May 2023
John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2023
The Times excludes deaths due to colic, laminitis, neurological or other issues unless directly tied to racing or training.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2023
His laminitis, an inflammatory condition targeting hooves, was exacerbated by the Valley’s record-setting heat.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2023
Lowering blood insulin concentrations can also prevent horses from developing laminitis, a disease that inflames tissues in hooves that can necessitate euthanasia because of incurable pain.
—Jane Manfredi, Fortune Well, 25 July 2023
The tours have continued since Secretariat’s death on Oct. 4, 1989, at age 19 from laminitis, a painful hoof disease.
—Melissa Hoppert, New York Times, 10 June 2023
One of the most painful, and least understood, side effects of an injured or sick horse is laminitis.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2023
Superhorse shows fans his stardom Story from July 2, 1973: Penny Tweedy — the woman behind Superhorse ‘73 Oct. 4, 1989: A life beyond expectations The 19-year-old stallion had been stricken Sept. 4, 1989 with laminitis, an inflammation of the structure inside the hoof.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2023
Complications led to laminitis in two more limbs, and Barbaro’s distress increased significantly.
—Victor Mather, New York Times, 25 May 2023
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laminitis
noun
lam·i·ni·tis
ˌlam-ə-ˈnīt-əs
: inflammation of and damage to the laminae (see lamina sense b) and coffin bone in the hoof of a domesticated animal (such as a horse or cow) that is typically caused by poor diet, obesity, or diseases associated with inflammation : founder entry 2
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