King Equine Veterinary Services

King Equine Veterinary Services Offering routine and emergency equine and small animal veterinary services to Northern Missouri
660-216-2600
28010 State Hwy A, Greentop, MO 63546

It’s a flashy Foal Friday!!!
05/29/2026

It’s a flashy Foal Friday!!!

He’s all ears!!
05/19/2026

He’s all ears!!

Happy Mare Monday! We cant wait to see Rowans fancy 2027 Gypsy foal!
05/18/2026

Happy Mare Monday!
We cant wait to see Rowans fancy 2027 Gypsy foal!

05/16/2026

Waiting on mom to get ready for her date

Happy Foal Friday!!!
05/15/2026

Happy Foal Friday!!!

AQHA Corona Cartel X Disco Jerry Mare “It Will All Work Out”, aka June says “let me take a look at my Taggline (Metallic...
05/13/2026

AQHA Corona Cartel X Disco Jerry Mare “It Will All Work Out”, aka June says “let me take a look at my Taggline (Metallic Cat X Dual Rey Tag) baby on the ultrasound!”
This should be a fun outcross!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL THE AMAZING HUMAN AND FURBABY MOMS!
05/10/2026

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL THE AMAZING HUMAN AND FURBABY MOMS!

It’s Foal Friday!!!!
05/08/2026

It’s Foal Friday!!!!

Happy Two Less Tuesday! ✌🏼
05/05/2026

Happy Two Less Tuesday! ✌🏼

DO YOU KNOW WHAT CAUSES GRASS FOUNDER?Spring is a wonderful time of the year, but it may be the beginning of some seriou...
05/02/2026

DO YOU KNOW WHAT CAUSES GRASS FOUNDER?

Spring is a wonderful time of the year, but it may be the beginning of some serious problems for horses vulnerable to grass founder — like horses that are over the age of 10, easy keepers, overweight or cresty-necked.

Laminitis or founder, as it is commonly called, is inflammation of the laminae of the horse’s foot. Laminae are the delicate, accordion-like tissues that attach the inner surface of the hoof wall to the coffin bone (the bone in the foot). A horse suffering from laminitis experiences a decrease in blood flow to the laminae, which in turn begin to die and separate. The final result is hoof wall separation, rotation of the coffin bone and extreme pain. In severe cases, the coffin bone will actually rotate through the sole of the horse’s hoof where it becomes infected and can ultimately lead to the horse having to be euthanized.

Laminitis can be triggered by different causes, like repeated concussion on hard ground (road founder), grain overload, retained placenta, hormonal imbalance (Cushing’s syndrome), obesity, and lush grass.

In cases of grass founder, the sugar fructans produced by rapidly growing grass stimulates an overgrowth of bacteria in the horse’s large intestine. The bacteria produce and release toxins (endotoxins) that are carried by the bloodstream to the foot where they cause damage to the laminae and small blood vessels.

The best way to deal with laminitis is preventing and managing the causes under your control. Consult your equine practitioner for further information and to formulate a plan tailored to your horse's individual situation. If you suspect laminitis, consider it a medical emergency and notify your veterinarian immediately.

Credits: AAEP

Address

28010 State Highway A
Greentop, MO
63546

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16602162600

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