
Cushing’s Disease
Information on pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as Cushing’s Disease in horses.
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The Benefits of Grazing Horses at Night
by Alayne Blickle | Aug 3, 2022
Grazing horses at night can help keep them at a healthy weight and reduce their sugar intake.
Read MoreTRH Stimulation Test Timing Critical for PPID Diagnosis
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jul 12, 2022
Researcher: Blood sample timing is key when using TRH stimulation to help diagnose PPID.
Read MoreBlue Light Therapy Might Ease PPID Horses’ Coat Problems
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 21, 2022
Horses with equine Cushing’s might benefit from blue light therapy to help them grow lighter, more comfortable winter coats.
Read MoreAt a Glance: Signs Your Horse Has PPID
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | May 27, 2022
Watch for early, subtle signs of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, formerly equine Cushing’s), and pursue bloodwork to see if intervention is needed. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Read MoreFeeding Horses With Special Needs
by Lucile Vigouroux | May 23, 2022
Read about the do’s and don’ts of feeding horses with 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more, in the May 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreManagement Changes for Older PPID Horses
by Dianne McFarlane, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM | May 22, 2022
Senior horses with PPID need careful monitoring and preventive care because of equine Cushing’s effects on immunity, exercise tolerance, thermoregulation, and wound healing.
Read MoreTest Type and Timing Decisions for PPID Horses
by Heidi Banse, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM | May 19, 2022
The primary factors that influence equine Cushing’s test selection are season and severity and number of clinical signs.
Read MoreFeeding Metabolic Horses
by Debra Powell, PhD, PAS | May 13, 2022
Discover what, when, and how to feed horses with metabolic issues such as EMS, ID, and PPID.
Read MoreWhat To Feed the Newly Diagnosed Cushing’s Horse
by Clair Thunes, PhD | May 9, 2022
While diet is not directly used to manage PPID, nutritional management goes a long way in helping support these horses.
Read MoreFeeding the Picky Pre-PPID Horse
by Clair Thunes, PhD | May 5, 2022
A nutritionist offers ideas for getting a pre-Cushing’s horse to eat his supplements while maintaining his special diet.
Read MoreUnderstanding Equine Endocrine Disorders
by The Horse Staff | Mar 18, 2022
Use this handy visual guide to learn the differences between equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), and insulin dysregulation (ID). Sponsored by Wellness Ready.
Read MoreSmall But Mighty: Caring for Ponies
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 15, 2022
Learn what makes managing ponies special—from their critical need for nutritional supervision to their often feisty personalities.
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