Information on pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as Cushing’s Disease in horses.
Dr. Howland Mansfield answers a listener question about the connection between equine metabolic problems, such as PPID, and hind-limb lameness.
Learn how horses go from metabolic to laminitic and ways to manage them.
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One reader wants to know how she can manage her metabolic horse that is also prone to gastric ulcers. Here’s what she should consider.
Scientists recently examined the role of dopamine in horses with PPID and ID, as well as how pergolide affects dopamine receptors to treat metabolic problems.
Researchers believe PPID (formerly called equine Cushing’s disease) might have negative effects on mare fertility but need more research to understand why.
Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.
Researchers believe this dewormer might still be effective in horses with PPID, formerly known as equine Cushing’s disease, despite their altered immune function.
Researchers found that aged horses with PPID (equine Cushing’s disease) might be at a higher risk of losing bone density, especially in non-weight-bearing bones.
Learn how to add calories safely to a metabolic horse’s diet without putting him at a greater risk of developing laminitis.
Test your knowledge about the tricky world of PPID, EMS, ID, and more.
Are horses that develop sepsis-related, supporting-limb, or idiopathic laminitis at a higher risk of developing endocrinopathic laminitis down the road?
An owner seeks advice on managing a senior horse with PPID (formerly Equine Cushing’s) disease during a heat wave.
A nutritionist answers questions about the nutritional needs of older equids, covering topics such as senior feeds, metabolic disease, and helping horses gain weight.
If you suspect your horse has a metabolic disease, timely and accurate diagnostic testing is essential to developing a management plan.
New research shows that veterinarians might need to allow several hours between transportation and testing for conditions such as PPID.
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