| Autor: |
Thomas, Heather Smith, Barakat, Christine |
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Equus; Winter2022, Issue 512, p64-74, 8p, 8 Color Photographs |
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"If we are dealing with a PPID horse who also has insulin dysregulation, and we've got that down to a reasonable level by treating the horse's PPID with pergolide, we can do an insulin check. BASIC FACTS ABOUT PITUITARY PARS INTERMEDIA DYSFUNCTION (PPID) WHAT IT IS: Also known as Cushlng's disease, PPID Is caused by an enlarged and overactive pituitary gland producing excess levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). FEATURES If you've been involved with horses for even just a few years, chances are you've encountered at least one with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). What causes PPID to occur is still unclear, but it's extremely common in older horses: One study found that 85 percent of veterinarians are caring for at least one horse with PPID. [Extracted from the article] |
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Complementary Index |
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