LAMINITIS - Does the Missing Link have any impact on this condition?
Q. - My horse has chronic laminitis. What is the cause of laminitis, and does the Missing Link have any impact on this condition?
A. - Yes. The Missing Link Equine Formula can play a significant role in conditions such as laminitis.
- The impact results primarily from the action of the omega 3 essential fatty acids that have a significant anti-inflammatory effect.
- Also, flax lignans in the Missing Link Equine Formula have their own antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.
- Together with "good fats," they support cellular health.
- Furthermore, by regulating cell production, they support the overall immune system.
Laminitis is a condition that affects the hooves of horses. Laminitis is an inflammatory condition of the laminae - the layer between the tough outer wall of the hoof and the underlying bone.
The cause may include one or more of the following:
1. Carbohydrate overload (overeating grain, lush pasture)
2. Drug induced (cortisone)
3. Retained placenta
4. Allergic reactions
5. Prolonged standing
