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Does an elevated ACTH mean PPID?
Last week, we talked about ACTH and PPID (available here). A question was asked, “Does an elevated ACTH mean that my horse has PPID?” The short answer is “No’”. Although elevated ACTH...
Does an elevated ACTH mean PPID?
Last week, we talked about ACTH and PPID (available here). A question was asked, “Does an elevated ACTH mean that my horse has PPID?” The short answer is “No’”. Although elevated ACTH...
ACTH and the Seasonal Rise
We all know that in the autumn, a horse's ACTH levels naturally rise. We also know that uncontrolled Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) can result in laminitis. But what good is...
ACTH and the Seasonal Rise
We all know that in the autumn, a horse's ACTH levels naturally rise. We also know that uncontrolled Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) can result in laminitis. But what good is...
Wildfire Smoke and Your Horse
It’s that time of year when wildfires break out. While we can escape to indoor air conditioning, our horses cannot. Particles from the smoke cause an inflammatory response in the horse’s lungs. This...
Wildfire Smoke and Your Horse
It’s that time of year when wildfires break out. While we can escape to indoor air conditioning, our horses cannot. Particles from the smoke cause an inflammatory response in the horse’s lungs. This...
Horses that may benefit from additional Vitamin E
If your horse is struggling with stiff muscles or gait changes, a hidden nutritional deficiency might be to blame. Vitamin E is critically important for both muscle and nerve health. This article will...
Horses that may benefit from additional Vitamin E
If your horse is struggling with stiff muscles or gait changes, a hidden nutritional deficiency might be to blame. Vitamin E is critically important for both muscle and nerve health. This article will...
How Much Vitamin E Does Your Horse Actually Need?
In our last article, we learned that our horses may not be getting as much Vitamin E as we thought due to degradation caused by summer heat (available here). This week, we...
How Much Vitamin E Does Your Horse Actually Need?
In our last article, we learned that our horses may not be getting as much Vitamin E as we thought due to degradation caused by summer heat (available here). This week, we...
Summer Heat Destroys Vitamin E
Hot summer days. The temperature reaches 100°F. The nights are hot and don’t cool down sufficiently. We’ve taken all the steps necessary to help our horses cope with the heat. But what about...
Summer Heat Destroys Vitamin E
Hot summer days. The temperature reaches 100°F. The nights are hot and don’t cool down sufficiently. We’ve taken all the steps necessary to help our horses cope with the heat. But what about...