Diagnosis and Medical Management of Endocrine Disorders in Aged Horses
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چکیده
Aged horses are at risk for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), and insulin dysregulation (hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance) is an underlying problem in some animals. Hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance are exacerbated by PPID, and this increases the risk of laminitis. It is therefore recommended that all aged horses be screened for PPID and hyperinsulinemia and the magnitude of these problems be assessed. Endocrine disorders can be successfully managed in aged horses through appropriate husbandry and medical treatment. Author’s address: Department of Clinical Sciences, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA 01536 and School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, United Kingdom; e-mail: [email protected]. © 2013 AAEP.
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