Aggravated laminitis

Aggravated laminitis is a disease in which the hoof bone separates from the hoof wall due to inflammation and necrosis of the internal lamina foliacea caused by stress on the hoof’s outer surface. The inflammation of the lamina foliacea is caused by an obstruction of blood circulation. Horses are heavy and it is difficult to stop the progression of the disease, which can be a factor in euthanasia if the acute condition leaves the horse functionally impaired.