Ask the Vet LIVE: Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) Archived
The Horse Staff
September 19, 2012
The recording of TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE event on equine Cushing’s disease (PPID) from Sept. 18, 2012.
The recording of TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE event on equine Cushing’s disease (PPID) from Sept. 18, 2012.
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in horses and can cause secondary issues, including laminitis. But, proper supportive care can offer comfort to many PPID horses.
During this live event, our experts will answer your questions about caring for the Cushingoid horse.
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Study shows this treatment for mild osteoarthritis has longer lasting effects than previously thought.
One veterinarian shares his thoughts on the past, present, and future of stem cells in equine medicine.
A complete feed at recommended levels can provide calories for horses who don’t get enough from forage alone.
Study finds that dexamethasone (DXM) behaves similarly regardless of how it enters the horse’s body.
Appropriate forage, forage alternatives, and/or concentrates can keep aged horses at a healthy body condition.
Firocoxib improved lameness scores, comfort, and mobility in most horses with osteoarthritis, a study showed.
Certain feeding strategies can help your horse weather equine Cushing’s disease.
Test for the common endocrine disorders Cushing’s disease and equine metabolic syndrome and treat accordingly.
Joint disease is a common lameness cause and a primary reason why many horses’ athletic careers end.
An understanding of how the biology of aging affects the older horse has become increasingly important.
The change comes several months after the FDA approved a pergolide mesylate tablet for use in horses.
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