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Information on pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as Cushing’s Disease in horses.

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Can PPID or EMS Affect My Horse’s Joints?

Haylie Kerstetter December 8, 2023

Dr. Luke Bass describes the unique joint changes that might be seen in horses with PPID and EMS.

New Knowledge on Diagnosing Equine Endocrine Disease

Erica Larson November 24, 2023

Equine practitioners are using recent research in their day-to-day practice to diagnose PPID, EMS, and ID.

What Type of Hay Should I Feed My Horse with PPID?

Madeline Boast, MSc October 16, 2023

One equine nutritionist explains how you can make sure your PPID horse’s hay is safe for him to eat.

Researchers Confirm ACTH Concentration Differences Among Breeds

Erica Larson October 12, 2023

New study results lead researchers to believe differences in ACTH concentrations between breeds are significant to diagnostic testing for PPID.

Testing Horses for PPID: Challenges of Interpretation

Heidi Banse, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM October 12, 2023

Many factors—most importantly, season—can influence which PPID test your veterinarian performs and how he or she interprets it.

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Keeping Weight on a Horse With a Laminitis History

Clair Thunes, PhD September 7, 2023

Our equine nutrition expert offers a reader advice on how to feed a thin horse with a history of laminitis without causing another bout of the disease.

Test Type and Timing Decisions for PPID Horses

Heidi Banse, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM September 6, 2023

The primary factors that influence equine Cushing’s test selection are season and severity and number of clinical signs.

Fact Sheet: Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc August 21, 2023

Early diagnosis and appropriate management, including pergolide, can help improve PPID horses’ quality of life. Learn more in this free download, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Soaking Hay for PPID and EMS Horses

Masa Williams, PhD July 10, 2023

Soaking hay for horses with PPID or insulin dysregulation can reduce the WSC and ESC values, making it safer for these horses to consume.

The Benefits of Grazing Horses at Night

Alayne Blickle July 9, 2023

Grazing horses at night can help keep them at a healthy weight and reduce their sugar intake.

Equine Endocrinopathic Laminitis Explained

Nancy S. Loving, DVM June 14, 2023

Learn how horses go from metabolic to laminitic and ways to manage them.

Feeding the Athletic PPID Horse

Clair Thunes, PhD April 21, 2023

Can an active PPID horse have pasture access and performance feed? Our equine nutrition expert offers advice on feeding a gelding with managed PPID.

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Vaccination Recommendations for PPID and EMS Horses

Mark Crisman, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM April 17, 2023

How should a senior horse with equine Cushing’s disease and equine metabolic syndrome be vaccinated?

4 Misconceptions About Alfalfa

Heather Smith Thomas April 6, 2023

Does alfalfa cause kidney or respiratory problems or make horses hyper? Specialists shed light on these myths and more.

Standardizing Insulin Dysregulation Tests

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 9, 2023

Establishing a standard glucose testing method worldwide could generate more accurate results, leading to better care and welfare of horses with PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease.