Fecal strongyle egg counts in horses with suspected pre-clinical pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction before and after treatment with pergolide. [PDF]
, 2018 Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) has been associated with diminished immune response in aged horses. This prospective study hypothesised that this may result in increased strongyle egg shedding in affected animals and that horses treated with
Fouché, Nathalie Elisa +9 more
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Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2022 Background Diagnosis of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) using the thyrotropin‐releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation test requires blood collection 10 minutes after TRH injection; it is unknown if small differences in timing affect test results.
Kristen Thane +2 more
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High-metacarpal deep digital flexor tenotomy and Steward clog shoeing for managing chronic refractory laminitis: A retrospective clinical study. [PDF]
Vet SurgAbstract Objective To describe outcomes following high‐metacarpal deep digital flexor tenotomy (DDFT) combined with Steward clog application in horses and ponies with refractory chronic laminitis. Study design Retrospective observational study. Animals Client‐owned horses and ponies (7 horses, 8 ponies) with severe refractory laminitis. Methods Medical
Hargitaiova K, Maleas G.
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Risk factors for strangulating lipoma obstruction and lipomata in horses. [PDF]
Equine Vet JAbstract Background Strangulating lipoma obstruction (SLO) is the most common cause of equine small intestinal strangulation and is fatal without surgery. Currently, epidemiological information is primarily limited to signalment‐related risk factors and requires further investigation.
Gillen A +11 more
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Cytokine Dysregulation in Aged Horses and Horses with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction [PDF]
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2008 Abstract Background Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is the result of a loss of dopaminergic inhibition of the pars intermedia secondary to neurodegeneration of periventricular hypothalamic neurons.
D, McFarlane, T C, Holbrook
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Klossiella equi Infection in an Immunosuppressed Horse: Evidence of Long-Term Infection
Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine, 2012 A 13-year-old quarter horse gelding presented with a history of hematuria of approximately 1-year duration, anemia, weight loss over the previous six months, and bilateral nasal discharge of 2-week duration.
Lora R. Ballweber +2 more
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Aetiological relevance of haematological, biochemical and endocrine parameters on equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH). [PDF]
Equine Vet JAbstract Background The dental syndrome EOTRH is a painful, progressive dental disease with an unknown aetiology. The often painful nature of EOTRH emphasises the need for a better knowledge of the underlying pathogenic mechanism and risk factors. A comparative analysis of haematological, biochemical and endocrine values in EOTRH‐affected and non ...
Tretow M, Hain AM, Bienert-Zeit A.
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Use of the SGLT2 inhibitor canagliflozin for control of refractory equine hyperinsulinemia and laminitis [PDF]
Open Veterinary Journal, 2022 Background: Hyperinsulinemia associated with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and/or equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is well documented to put horses at high risk of laminitis.
Eleanor M. Kellon, Kathleen M. Gustafson
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Computed Tomographic Findings in the Pituitary Gland and Brain of Horses with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction [PDF]
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2011 Abstract Background Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is the most common endocrinologic disorder of aged horses. Hypothesis/Objectives Pituitary glands of PPID-affected horses are larger than those of aged ...
A P, Pease +3 more
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, 2021 Background: Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is treated with daily pergolide therapy. Owner compliance and its effect on PPID control has not been previously investigated.Methods: Clinical records were searched to identify the sample ...
Menzies-Gow, Nicola
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