Lush grass is known to present a laminitis risk. This is because it’s high in soluble carbohydrates which are simple sugars and starches that are readily broken down by the bacteria in the horse's large intestine. One of the consequences of rapid breakdown of these carbohydrates is production of a substance that, when absorbed into the bloodstream, can damage an important structure in the hoof: the basement membrane.
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