Spring grass and laminitis although almost any grass based forage can precipitate laminitis in susceptible animals spring grass is a particular concern because the sudden increase in daylight causes the plant to photosynthesise thereby generating nscs.
Spring grass laminitis.
The key is to build up time on grass slowly.
You can effectively treat or better yet prevent it but only if you understand the mechanism.
Spring is the peak time for grass associated laminitis in most parts of the world.
When good grass goes bad march 27 2018 by kathy connell dvm spring is in the air and the grass is green and growing fast.
Spring is the peak time for grass associated laminitis in most parts of the world.
Is there anything more idyllic than watching your horse graze belly deep in a lush green pasture.
Photo courtesy of rebecca scott a fat pony is the pasture child for grass associated laminitis.
There are several management strategies owners can employ to reduce the laminitis risks associated with spring pasture consumption especially in horses that have had.
Increase spring turnout gradually.