[/caption] For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a medication to control signs of equine Cushing’s disease, also known as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, or PPID. The...
http://www.equisearch.com/news/cushings-disease-medication-gains-approval-for-horses/
Cushing's Disease, or Cushing's Syndrome, is often thought of as a disease that only afflicts older horses, however, it has been known to occur in horses as young as eight...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/illnesses_injuries/cushings/
More horses than ever are developing conditions that used to be considered rare complications of old age. And, in part, that's a good thing. Whereas once the equine lifespan topped...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/illnesses_injuries/managing_cushings_disease_042709/
More horses than ever are developing conditions that used to be considered rare complications of old age. And, in part, that's a good thing. Whereas once the equine lifespan topped off...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/illnesses_injuries/cushings_update_083008/
As our horses get older, we often encounter difficult situations associated with the aging process. In this column, we’ll explore respiratory conditions, body weight concerns, optimal haircoat and skin condition,...
http://www.equisearch.com/purina-senior-resource-center-feeding-options-for-senior-horse-part-two/
I am a serial monogamist when it comes to horses. I can only seem to love one at a time. They stay with me through their lives, and...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/illnesses_injuries/doak101703/
If you suspect that your horse has Cushing's disease, avoid having him tested during the autumn months or you may receive false-positive results. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have found...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/illnesses_injuries/cushings_tests_092308/
Think of the equine body as an enlightened corporal corporation. Under the direction of president hypothalamus, CEO pituitary gland processes messages to and from department managers, known collectively as endocrine...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/anatomy/endocrinesystem_062907/
By Katie Young, Ph.D., Consulting Equine Nutritionist, Purina® Mills, LLC It takes special care and proper nutrition to maintain optimal health of your aging horse. A well thought-out senior horse management...
http://www.equisearch.com/senior-resource-center-care-and-feeding-of-aging-horses/
The word "laminitis" can send a jolt of fear through any horse owner. Certainly, you need a healthy respect for the disease. But you can get control of laminitis by...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/illnesses_injuries/take-control-laminitis-your-horse/
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