Cushing’s in Horses: Understanding PPID and Why Fall Testing Matters | Ep. 83
About this episode
This episode explores Cushing’s disease in horses, focusing on PPID and the importance of fall testing.
If you have an older horse, you’ve probably heard of Cushing’s disease, but how much has changed in what we know about diagnosing and managing it? In this episode, we take a closer look at pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), the condition commonly called Cushing’s in horses, and explore why fall is an especially important time to think about testing. We discuss: • The early signs of PPID that are easy to mistake for normal aging • Why the seasonal rise in ACTH makes fall an importan...
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