Cushing’s Disease

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

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The Aging Horse

We’ll explore how the horse’s body systems age and what to look out for in your equine senior citizen.

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First Equine Endocrinology Summit Held

Equine endocrine disorders–namely pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease) and equine metabolic syndrome– represent an area of horse health that researchers are still working to fully understand. The collective

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Insulin Resistance

Equine Insulin Resistance is a reduction in sensitivity to insulin that decreases the ability of glucose to be transported into the body’s cells from the bloodstream.

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Equine Cushing’s Disease

Know the facts of Equine Cushing’s, a hormonal disease in horses often linked to a pituitary gland tumor. Included in this fact sheet are an overview of the disease, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for future health.

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Horses Needed for Equine Metabolic Syndrome Research Project

Equine metabolic syndrome is a devastating disease characterized by the three main features of obesity, insulin resistance, and laminitis. Certain breeds or individual horses are predisposed to EMS, and are often referred to as “easy keepers.” These

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