Laminitis & Founder

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Laminitis & Founder

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The Laminitis and Founder module of the Hoof Health Online Level 1 course is for anyone with an interest in horses. Complete with 24 topics and 1 quiz, you will learn about laminitis and founder, how they are separate conditions, the internal and external factors that can contribute to these conditions and much more.

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Description

The Laminitis and Founder module is one of the 16 modules of the Hoof Health Online Level 1. Complete with 24 topics and 1 quiz, this module you will learn about laminitis and founder, how they are separate conditions, the internal and external factors that can affect the hoof and much more.

Module Topics

  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • What is Laminitis?
  • Pain from Laminitis
  • Diagnosing Laminitis
  • Causes of Laminitis
  • Endocrinopathic Laminitis
  • Sepsis Related Laminitis
  • Supporting Limb Laminitis
  • Cold Induced Hoof Pain/‘Winter Laminitis’
  • Chronic or Acute Laminitis
  • Treatment of Laminitis – Diet
  • Treatment of Laminitis – Ice
  • Treatment of Laminitis – Trimming
  • Treatment of Laminitis – A Multifaceted Approach
  • What is Founder?
  • Phalangeal Rotation and Hoof Capsule Rotation
  • Chronic Founder and Distal Descent
  • Diagnosing Founder with Radiographs
  • Identifying External Distortions
  • Causes of Founder
  • Treatment of Founder
  • Prevention of Laminitis and Founder
  • Conclusion

Access

This module is study at your own pace, from the comfort of your home. You have lifetime access and we’re here for you if you have any questions!

Continuing Education 

This module is part of the Hoof Health Online Level 1 course and is a prerequisite to our in person clinics, and the Level 2 and Professional Certification Courses (Release date: 2025).Â