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PPID Risk Factors in Horses Studied
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of and risk factors for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).
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Current Diagnostic Options for PPID
A two-tier series of tests can help equine practitioners confirm a PPID diagnosis, one veterinarian said.
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Top Medicine Studies of 2012 (AAEP 2012)
Dr. Stephen Reed recaps studies on endocrinology, neurologic and muscle disorders, foal health, and more.
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PPID Risk Factors in Horses Studied
May 02, 2013
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of and risk factors for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).... Read More
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Current Diagnostic Options for PPID
April 15, 2013
A two-tier series of tests can help equine practitioners confirm a PPID diagnosis, one veterinarian said.... Read More
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WVC 2013: Early Signs of PPID (Equine Cushing's Disease)
February 20, 2013
Dr. Hal Schott describes some early clinical signs of PPID horse owners should be on the watch for. ... Read More
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Top Medicine Studies of 2012 (AAEP 2012)
February 04, 2013
Dr. Stephen Reed recaps studies on endocrinology, neurologic and muscle disorders, foal health, and more.... Read More
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Kentucky Round-Up Announces Educational Speaker Series
January 10, 2013
The event will feature an educational speaker series for parents, novice horse owners, and advanced horsemen. ... Read More
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New Bolton Center Presents Lecture on Metabolic Disease in Horses
January 03, 2013
The lecture will focus on diagnosis and management of metabolic disorders, such as EMS and PPID.... Read More
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AAEP 2012: Endocrine Disease
December 04, 2012
Dr. Nick Frank discusses managing endocrine diseases such as equine Cushing's and metabolic syndrome.... Read More
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What Causes Equine Cushing's Disease?
October 30, 2012
What causes Cushing's disease, and why does it seem like it's so prevalent in our horses?... Read More
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EMS, PPID Focus of Second Equine Endocrinology Summit
September 27, 2012
Endocrinology researchers met to discuss equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and equine Cushing's disease (PPID).... Read More
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Equine Cushing's Disease (PPID)
September 18, 2012
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease) is a common endocrine disorder.... Read More
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Ask the Vet LIVE: Equine Cushing's Disease (PPID), Sept. 18
September 04, 2012
During this live event, our experts will answer your questions about caring for the Cushingoid horse.... Read More
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Managing Equine Cushing's Disease
June 01, 2012
Certain feeding strategies can help your horse weather equine Cushing's disease.... Read More
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Similar but Different: Equine Cushing's Disease and EMS
June 01, 2012
Test for the common endocrine disorders Cushing's disease and equine metabolic syndrome and treat accordingly.... Read More
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Sepsis- and Pasture-Related Laminitis
April 10, 2012
Jim Belknap, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, of The Ohio State University compares sepsis- and pasture-related laminitis... Read More
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FDA No Longer Supports Compounded Pergolide Production
March 28, 2012
The change comes several months after the FDA approved a pergolide mesylate tablet for use in horses.... Read More
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New FDA-Approved Pergolide Product
March 20, 2012
A new FDA-approved Pergolide product offers options in the management of equine Cushing's disease.... Read More
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General Medicine (AAEP Convention 2011)
March 06, 2012
Topics include EHV-1 vaccine efficacy and a new cancer vaccine for horses at the 2011 AAEP Convention. ... Read More
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WCVM Research Survey Targets Cushing's Disease
January 30, 2012
The objective of the survey is to determine the prevalence of Cushing's disease worldwide.... Read More
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Seasonal Effects on Texas Cushing's Test Results (AAEP 2011)
January 03, 2012
Season variations in ACTH levels are found in some geographic areas, while no changes take place in others.... Read More
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Cushing's Disease and EMS Horse Course Archived
December 23, 2011
"Cushing's Disease and Equine Metabolic Syndrome" was presented by three authorities on the topics.... Read More
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Cushing's Disease and Equine Metabolic Syndrome
December 23, 2011
Three veterinarians discuss equine Cushing's disease, equine metabolic syndrome, and associated laminitis. ... Read More
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Researchers Evaluate Endocrinopathic Laminitis Prevalence
December 03, 2011
Endocrinopathic laminitis might be more common in horses affected by endocrine disease than once believed.... Read More
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Drug to Treat PPID Clinical Signs Receives FDA Approval
November 03, 2011
The newly approved medication is the first and only FDA-approved product for managing PPID in horses.... Read More
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AHF Releases 2011 Equine Research Project Summaries
October 06, 2011
The Arabian Horse Foundation released summaries of the research projects the organization funded in 2011. ... Read More
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The Aging Horse
August 01, 2011
We'll explore how the horse's body systems age and what to look out for in your equine senior citizen.... Read More
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