The CARE about laminitis project (a collaboration between The Royal Veterinary College and the Animal Health Trust, with funding from World Horse Welfare) is collecting monthly information from horse and pony owners across Britain, regarding the animal’s management, health, weight and condition. Information is collected online via the dedicated website: www.careaboutlaminitis.org.uk  
 
Since its launch in August 2014 until present (February 2015), the estimated prevalence of owner-reported active cases of laminitis was found to be 3.7%. While these are just preliminary findings, involvement of more horses and ponies in the data collection will ensure more accurate estimates are obtained and important risk factors for the disease identified.
 
Currently there are over 700 horses and ponies enrolled but we need nearer 3000! The map shows the current distribution of members. We encourage owners, whatever their location in Britain and whether or not their horses have had laminitis previously, to become members of this important research. Recruitment is ongoing throughout the study period so it is never too late to sign up. Visit www.careaboutlaminitis.org.uk to sign up today!