66. Horses, Laminitis & Hoof Health with Dr Luke Wells-Smith

<p>In this episode, Dr Nerida is joined by Dr Luke Wells-Smith, dual qualified  equine veterinarian and farrier, for a unique perspective on laminitis.</p><p>Dr Luke unpacks what’s happening inside the hoof during laminitis, the early warning signs horse owners can watch for, insulin dysregulation, digital pulses and hoof growth rings. </p><p>Nerida and Luke also get into nutrition, misleading “grain-free” feed labels, beet pulp, the microbiome, and why identifying and controlling the underlying cause of laminitis is so critical.</p><p>A fun and practical conversation for anyone wanting to better understand laminitis and protect their horse’s hooves.</p><p>You can find Dr Luke Wells-Smith at the<strong> </strong>Motion Equine Centre:<br><a href="https://www.motion-equine.com.au/">https://www.motion-equine.com.au/</a></p><p>Telehealth consultations with Dr Luke Wells-Smith:<br><a href="https://motion-equine.com.au/telehealth">https://motion-equine.com.au/telehealth</a></p>