Information on pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as Cushing’s Disease in horses.
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.
Discover what, when, and how to feed horses with metabolic issues such as EMS, ID, and PPID.
Read about the do’s and don’ts of feeding horses with 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more.
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.
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.
Dr. Luke Bass describes the unique joint changes that might be seen in horses with PPID and EMS.
Equine practitioners are using recent research in their day-to-day practice to diagnose PPID, EMS, and ID.
One equine nutritionist explains how you can make sure your PPID horse’s hay is safe for him to eat.
New study results lead researchers to believe differences in ACTH concentrations between breeds are significant to diagnostic testing for PPID.
Many factors—most importantly, season—can influence which PPID test your veterinarian performs and how he or she interprets it.
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.
The primary factors that influence equine Cushing’s test selection are season and severity and number of clinical signs.
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.
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