title: Historical perspectives on laminitis.
abstract: This article attempts to provide a historical perspective regarding equine laminitis. It is designed to cover, as completely as possible, the historical record of, and the research advances made, in regards to acute and chronic laminitis. With respect to the historical record, the names given to this disease, the postulated etiologies, and the various treatment protocols are discussed. This article demonstrates the historical longevity of this disease and establishes a background for the current understanding of the disease's pathologic mechanisms and treatments.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA.
authors.forename: I P
authors.initials: IP
authors.lastname: Wagner
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Heymering
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000266:history / Q000662:veterinary*; D049668:History, 15th Century; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006724:Hoof and Claw; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000266:history*; D006736:Horses; D007249:Inflammation / Q000266:history / Q000662:veterinary