Arthritis Treatment For Horses, PPID (Cushing's), Equine Endocrine Disease, And Vitamin E For Horses

Welcome to The Horse’s Advocate Podcast episode 104 “A New Arthritis Treatment For Horses, PPID (Cushing's), Equine Endocrine Disease (Insulin Resistance), And Vitamin E For Horses - Presentations At An Equine Veterinary Conference” by Geoff Tucker, DVM. Recorded on November 15, 2023 Here are the lectures covered on this day. 1) A Review Of A Novel Treatment For Equine Osteoarthritis: Intra-articular 2.5% Polyacrylamide Hydrogel—Megan Green, DVM—A product manufacturer presented this talk. She described using a registered medical device injected into the joints of horses (and humans) that helps cushion the concussion and provides scaffolding for cartilage repair. 2) Diagnosis Of PPID In Practice - Dianne McFarlane, DVM - "This is a dopaminergic neurodegenerative disease." You must have clinical signs despite the blood work. It is a catabolic disease, so the horse must be losing weight: these and other tidbits. 3) Prevention Of Endocrinopathic Laminitis By IDing ID—Dianne McFarlane, DVM—She discusses how insulin is involved in laminitis, though it raises some questions about other causes. She also discusses testing, including the oral glucose tolerance test and others, as well as prevention and treatment. 4) Treating Equine Endocrine Disease: Is There Anything New? - Dianne McFarlane, DVM - She discusses diet, metformin, and SGLT2 inhibitors. 5) Vitamin E For Horses: What Veterinarians Need To Know - Kelly Vineyard, PhD - The diseases of vitamin E in horses are discussed, along with familiar dietary sources for horses. She promotes a Purina balancer product, explaining why this product is suitable for all horses. DISCLAIMER: This content is for information and entertainment purposes only, NOT for medical diagnosis. Contact your veterinarian for any questions regarding a diagnosis, medical condition, or treatment. The Horse’s Advocate LLC, The Equine Practice Inc., and Geoff Tucker DVM assume no liability for your use of this content. Reliance on the website or any materials is at your own risk. Our website and forums do not supply medical care or medical services. For medical services or medical emergencies, please call your veterinarian immediately. The articles, text, graphics, images, demonstrations, presentations, links, and other material in this video are only for informational and educational purposes. They should not be considered a substitute for professional veterinary advice.