Equine Laminitis

- Definition

Laminitis (Aseptic pododermatitis) is an inflammation and damage and of the tissue between the hoof and the underlying coffin bone (distal phalanx, P3), the failure o­f the attachment between the distal phalanx (coffin bone) and the inner hoof wall. The terms "laminitis" and "founder" are used interchangeably. However acute laminitis refers to symptoms associated with a sudden initial attack, including pain and inflammation of the laminae. Whereas founder usually refers to a chronic (long-term) condition associated with rotation of the coffin bone.