Rehe-Laminitis-Founder

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Re: Rehe-Laminitis-Founder

Beitrag von Pferdefreund » So 14. Sep 2014, 14:21

Ramona1974 hat geschrieben:Ich habe gerade in der Kundschaft auch so jahreszeitlich bedingte Fühligkeit bei einigen Kandidaten.

Beim abdrücken keine Reaktion, aber so allgemeine Empfindlichkeit auf groben Böden.

Bei allen gemeinsam: Übergewicht, EMS verdächtige Veränderungen, Sommerekzem.
Den Sommer über hatten sie eigentlich trotz 24 Stunden Weidegang keine Probleme.

Zwei von ihnen ( aus unterschiedlichen Ställen) sind jetzt sogar nur noch tagsüber draußen und zeigen derzeit sogar mehr Fühligkeit, waren sonst den Sommer über eher unauffällig.
Im Herbst steigt der ACTH Gehalt im Blut und das verstaerk metabolische Probleme. Da koennte man mal an Cushings denken.

http://equine.uckele.com/Resources-Arti ... Laminitis/

What does all of this have to do with fall laminitis? Beginning late August and into the fall, horses experience a rise in the pituitary hormone ACTH. ACTH is the hormone that causes cortisol release from the adrenal gland. For most horses, this is not a problem. However, increased cortisol will worsen insulin resistance and can push IR horses over the edge into laminitis. Also, horses in the early stages of Cushing's disease, which is also characterized by increased levels of ACTH, have an exaggerated release of the hormone in the fall. This can be high enough to push them into insulin resistance and laminitis. In fact, an unexplained fall laminitis is sometimes the very first symptom of Cushing's disease.

There's nothing we can do to prevent the ACTH rise, but you can be alert for signs the horse could be getting in trouble. Look for increased water consumption and urination, weight gain without change in diet, increasing fat deposits along the neck, tail base, shoulders or other abnormal location, depression. Early signs of laminitis can include reduced activity, reluctance to move when asked, tenderness on hard ground, shortened stride, stiff movements and reluctance to turn.

If you see suspicious signs, contact your veterinarian about checking ACTH levels and starting the horse on pergolide to control ACTH levels. Herbal treatment with Vitex agnus-castus (Chastetree berry) can be used but is not as reliable as pergolide.

Diet is also extremely important when dealing with IR and laminitis risk. A hay based diet with hay containing no more than 10% sugar (ESC on analysis) and starch combined is the cornerstone, with minerals balanced, supplemental vitamin E and salt.

If your horse does end up with laminitis, supplements to enhance blood flow can help. These include the herb Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) and the amino acid arginine, as well as citrulline. Taurine has been found in a recent study to improve insulin sensitivity. L-glutamine is also useful to support antioxidant glutathione and carnitine derivatives for treatment of neuropathic pain and help with insulin sensitivity.

One of the most devastating effects of fall laminitis is that it can appear to strike out of nowhere. However, if you know and are alert to the warning signs, you can intervene and protect your horse before disaster strikes.

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Re: Rehe-Laminitis-Founder

Beitrag von Ramona1974 » So 14. Sep 2014, 16:55

Ja ich kenne diesen bzw. einen ähnlichen Bericht von Dr. Kellon. Bestätigt meine Beobachtungen.

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