Laminitis Triggering Allergens

A study at Texas A&M University has discovered a possible link between hypersensitivity and laminitis. Foundered horses that were skin-tested for common allergens showed significantly larger and longer-lasting reactions than healthy horses. This result indicates that laminitis flare-ups may be triggered by allergens and also by reactions to ingredients in common vaccines. Researchers say that it may be safer to spread out vaccinations for horses with chronic laminitis, rather than administering several vaccinations on the same day.