Dr. Walsh Invited to Speak at International Conference

Dr. Donald M. Walsh was invited to speak at the Fourth International Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot this fall in West Palm Beach, Fla .More...

 

Art Show Benefited the Animal Health Foundation

Harvest Arts Gallery, in Eureka, MO, held a fundraiser event for the Animal Health Foundation. For details of the event , please click here...

Thanks to Harvest Arts Gallery and Leslie Faust for setting this event up! You can also visit the Harvest Arts web site for more information: www.harvestarts.com

 

Barbaro Loses Battle With Laminitis

As Barbaro romped across the finish line of the Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2006, it looked like nothing could stop the undefeated 3-year-old bay colt. 
 
Eight months later, his owners and veterinarian announced to the world through tears that they felt they had no choice but to put him down. 
 
The laminitis in his left hind foot had worsened, causing complications to his right hind foot; and a severe case of laminitis had developed in both front legs.  More...

 

 

Research News

St. Louisans' generosity has altered the battle,
leading researcher says.

By Joanie McKenna

Laminitis is the second leading cause of death in horses, behind colic. And yet, owners who haven't dealt with the disease know little about it. More...

Seeking research in equine forage and laminitis
AHF knocks on doors in Washington

Dr. Donald Walsh admits he had low expectations in February 2005, when he walked in the front door of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and told a security guard trying to keep out terrorists that the agency needed to study grass laminitis. More...

For the love of a lost horse Owners across the country hold events to benefit the foundation

Each horse who has lost a battle with laminitis has a special story to tell, but those stories all end the same way -- the horse leaves behind a devastated owner who wants to fight back against the disease. More...