Proposals for studies on domestic equid health topics are being accepted by the Morris Animal Foundation, which has a special interest in research into pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College aim to develop an Objective QoL assessment tool for equine PPID (Cushing's), similar to what is used in human medicine.
Survey aims for insight into how owners comply with administering medication and their capacity to feed PPID horses separately, as well as the costs and the side-effects of medications.
Horsetalk.co.nz Survey seeks to better understand management of Equine Cushing’s disease in horses
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Cushing’s disease in horses commonly causes excessive hair growth, muscle wasting along the top line, and abnormal fat distribution.
An online survey of horse owners has been launched to better understand their management of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as Equine Cushing’s disease.
Cushing’s disease is common in older horses and ponies. It is linked to a range of problems, including laminitis, weight loss and a long, curly coat, plus various other signs.
The survey, organised by University of Melbourne researchers, forms part of a broader, major international project to improve the understanding and knowledge of the fundamental causes of the condition, in order to improve early diagnosis, treatment, husbandry and nutritional management.