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Current EMS and PPID Testing Recommendations

May 5, 2018
Posted by Erica Larson

The earlier you can detect endocrine conditions such as PPID and EMS, the better chance you have of preventing associated laminitis in affected horses.

Topics: AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2017, Article, Cushing's Disease, Horse Care, Lameness, Laminitis (Founder), Metabolic Problems, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Older Horse Care Concerns

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Current EMS and PPID Testing Recommendations

EMS is among the most common endocrine disorders of adult horses and is defined as overweight/obese body condition, insulin dysregulation, and historic or current laminitis. | Photo: iStock

The earlier you can detect endocrine conditions such as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), the better chance you have of preventing associated laminitis in affected horses. Fortunately, veterinarians understand how to diagnose these conditions better than ever and are progressively fine-tuning their methods.

At the 2017 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Nov. 17-21 in San Antonio, Texas, Teresa Burns, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, an associate clinical professor of equine internal medicine at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, in Columbus, reviewed current recommendations for EMS and PPID diagnostic testing.

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Erica Larson

Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.