Cushings disease in horses

Two related endocrine disorders of mature and geriatric horses: equine Cushing's disease and a condition known as metabolic syndrome feature striking clinical similarities.

Researchers believe equine PPID can be detected earlier and more reliably by using the recommendations contained in a new set of guidelines developed by the Equine Endocrinology Group (EEG).

Jun 28, 2019 - Cushing’s disease in horses has become nearly as common of a household name as laminitis and colic in the last several years. Read on to learn more.

Learn how your horse with incurable Cushing’s disease can still enjoy a long, productive life.

Years ago, vets relied on clinical signs to diagnose PPID, or equine Cushing's disease. Find out how the disease is diagnosed now.

Learn how improved management techniques are making it easier to care for your senior horse with Cushing's Disease, more correctly referred to as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).

Feeding horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, also known as equine Cushing's disease, can sometimes be difficult because horses affected with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction are often older, underweight, and may have insulin resistance with or without recurrent laminitis. Horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction should be fed a primarily forage diet that will maintain (or regain) ideal body condition and to avoid obesity, which will worsen insulin resistance.

New diagnostic guidelines may help find equine Cushing's Disease in its early stages, when signs are mild.

As equestrians, we all should know enough about Cushing's Disease in horses to understand what it is and what warning signs to look out for.