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Cushing’s Disease (also known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction – PPID)
Equine Cushing’s Disease (ECD) is more correctly known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID). This condition results in the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, releasing hormones in an abnormal manner… Read more
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Sweet Itch
Sweet itch is the commonest summer allergy seen in the UK. Culicoides hypersensitivity is its official name because it is in fact an allergic reaction to the saliva of the biting Culicoides midge… Read more
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Skin Disease in the Horse
Skin disease is surprisingly common in the horse and it can present in a variety of ways. Many diseases are pruritic or itchy, others will be associated with scale and pus, some are restricted to particular areas such as the legs and others… Read more