by admin | Feb 16, 2019 | Veterinary
Equine Metabolic Syndrome (Insulin dysregulation syndrome, Equine syndrome X, Peripheral Cushing disease) This is a condition commonly found in middle-aged horses (8-16 years) and ponies. It is characterized by obesity, laminitis and insulin resistance. Increased fat...
by admin | Feb 16, 2019 | Veterinary
Equine Cushings (Pars Pitutary Intermedia Dysfunction – PPID) This is one of the most common endocrine conditions affecting equine geriatric populations especially those over 15 years of age. Also known as hyperadrenocorticism, it’s common among ponies and...
by admin | Feb 15, 2019 | Veterinary
Choke refers to obstruction of the esophagus preventing passage of food to the stomach. Common causes of choke include:Esophageal strictures which decrease the diameter of the esophagus preventing easy passage of foodIngestion of foreign bodies especially during...
