Metabolic Diseases and Fructans: A Risk Factor for Horses?
Metabolic diseases and fructan: a risk factor for horses? Metabolic diseases in horses are on the rise. More and more animals are suffering from insulin resistance, equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) or Cushing’s disease (PPID). In addition to genetic factors, obesity and a high-carbohydrate diet play a major role in the development of these diseases. Fructan […]
PPID, laminitis and fructan: a dangerous combination for horses
PPID, laminitis and fructan: a dangerous combination for horses Your horse’s health is paramount, but conditions such as Cushing’s disease (PPID – Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) can be a real challenge, especially in older horses. This hormonal disorder is often associated with laminitis and the intake of fructan, a sugar in pasture grass. In this […]
Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID)
Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as Cushing’s disease, is one of the most common endocrine disorders in horses and ponies. It most commonly affects older horses. It is caused by an enlargement of a portion of the pituitary gland, which is […]