Information on pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as Cushing’s Disease in horses.
Dr. Liz Arbittier encourages owners and caretakers of senior horses to call their vet if they notice any changes in health or behavior, even when it seems minor, to identify issues and begin treatment early. Here’s what to watch for.
The older equine population is at greater risk of developing debilitating endocrine disorders such as insulin dysregulation and equine metabolic syndrome, all of which are best identified and treated as early as possible.
Researchers found that both basal and post-oral-sugar-test insulin responses vary across seasons in horses with insulin dysregulation.
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Researchers recently identified six PPID cases in two equine species at a British zoo: five cases in Przewalski’s horses ranging from 7 to 29 years old and one case in a 17-year-old Chapman’s zebra.
While researchers have discovered much about EMS over the years, there’s still more to learn not only about the link between obesity, insulin, and laminitis but also how to manage animals to help prevent them from becoming obese and/or developing insulin dysregulation.
Effective Dec. 1, horses granted a therapeutic use exemption can remain on pergolide with no drug withdrawal prior to competition and no need to file a medication report form each time they compete.
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A vet weighs in on what might cause a well-conformed senior mare to become over at the knee and fall during a ride.
Researchers determined that horses with preclinical PPID (that is, blood values suggestive of PPID but aren’t yet showing clinical signs of disease) did not have higher fecal egg counts than healthy horses.
In recent years, veterinarians have started observing pathologic fractures, which are caused by a weak bone structure, in horses with PPID.
Results from a study on a small population of horses suggest that freezing samples for short periods before testing won’t impact the results.
Caring for the older horse can require special attention to his needs. Download this free guide to find out what health issues to watch for and how to keep your senior horse happy and healthy.
Practitioners must use clinical signs and laboratory testing to distinguish between these sometimes similar ailments.
Horses with PPID had lessened antibody titers following vaccination for rhinopneumonitis and West Nile virus.
Our nutrition expert explains how diet changes can help horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).
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