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Myopathy in horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (Cushing’s disease)

Neuromuscular Disorders, 2006
Fifteen horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction were studied. The horses were of various breeds and between 15 and 28 years of age. Control horses matched for breed and age were studied for comparison. Evaluations included complete blood cell count and serum biochemical analysis, electromyography, and gluteus medius muscle biopsies for ...
M, Aleman   +5 more
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Evaluation of suspected pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction in horses with laminitis

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2004
Abstract Objective—To determine prevalence and clinical features of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in horses with laminitis. Design—Case series. Animals—40 horses with laminitis. Procedures—Horses with laminitis that survived an initial episode of pain and were not receiving medications known to ...
Mark T, Donaldson   +2 more
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Case series of equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction in a tropical climate

Australian Veterinary Journal, 2012
The clinical manifestations of equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in temperate climates are well described. The classic presentation is that of an older animal with hirsutism, laminitis, poor muscle tone, pendulous abdomen and weight loss.
C W, Spelta, J E, Axon
exaly   +3 more sources

Update on the diagnosis and management of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction in horses

Livestock, 2013
While our understanding of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) remains limited a great deal of progress has been made recently in diagnosis and management of the condition. The disease should be considered in all but the youngest horses with laminitis and endocrine testing should be performed.
David Rendle
exaly   +2 more sources

Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction: equine Cushing's disease

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, 2002
PPID in older equids has become a major health concern of horse owners. In response, equine practitioners have made greater efforts at understanding, diagnosing, and treating this disorder. Although PPID is recognized to be a different form of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism than is seen in canine or human patients, relatively little is known ...
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Systemic and pituitary pars intermedia antioxidant capacity associated with pars intermedia oxidative stress and dysfunction in horses

American Journal of Veterinary Research, 2005
Abstract Objective—To determine whether a deficiency in systemic or local (pars intermedia) antioxidant capacity is associated with pituitary pars intermedia oxidative stress and pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in horses. Sample Population—Blood samples from 20 horses with PPID and 20 healthy client-owned horses ...
Dianne, McFarlane, Alastair E, Cribb
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Evaluation of dynamic testing for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction diagnosis in donkeys

Equine Veterinary Journal, 2018
Summary Background Endocrine disorders are common in donkeys. Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is thought to be a frequent disturbance in donkeys due to their longevity. However, information on PPID dynamic testing in donkeys is lacking.
S. Mejia‐Pereira   +4 more
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Influence of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction on Reproductive Performance in Thoroughbred Mares

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is an age-related disease considered to have a negative impact on fertility. To understand the true impact of PPID on fertility, the influence of age must be considered.This study aimed to assess the impact of PPID on fertility while accounting for the effect of aging.A total of 332 Thoroughbred mares aged ...
H. Murase   +4 more
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Influence of season and pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction on hair cortisol concentration in horses

Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 2020
Hair cortisol has been demonstrated to reflect hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activity (including Cushing's disease and stress) in several species. We hypothesized that hair cortisol concentrations are increased in horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) compared with healthy adult horses and that this difference is magnified in ...
H.E. Banse   +3 more
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Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction: Diagnosis and treatment

Equine Veterinary Education, 2014
Summary Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction is a common problem with which equine practitioners are becoming involved ever more frequently. This current review aims to outline recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of the condition when encountered in ...
A. E. Durham   +4 more
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