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Research on Long-Term Treatment of PPID Horses
June 11, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
PPID is considered a slowly progressive disorder. The researchers noted that pergolide is recommended as a life-long daily treatment for equids with PPID.
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Donkeys Expose Companion Horses to Lungworms
June 2, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Horses that graze with donkeys can be exposed to lungworms. Learn how the parasite can be detected and treated in both species.
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Long-Term Canagliflozin ID Treatment
June 1, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Canagliflozin showed positive results for long-term treatment of horses with insulin dysregulation (ID).
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Horse Fever and Normal Temperatures
May 15, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Learn what the normal temperature is for your horse, when a fever is worrisome, and what to do if a fever spikes.
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Havemeyer Report on Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)
May 10, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
A Havemeyer meeting on equine gastric ulcer syndrome took place in early 2025.
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Owner Knowledge of PPID
April 29, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Results of a global survey were used to investigate what horse owners know—and don’t know—about PPID (Cushing’s disease).
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Bacteria in the Air of Indoor Riding Arenas
April 25, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Researchers looked at bacterial burdens in the air of four German indoor riding arenas to show exposure of horses and humans.
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Possible New Equine Insulin Dysregulation Treatments
April 7, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Researchers have been studying drugs that could be used to treat insulin dysregulation in horses, ponies, and donkeys.
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Owner Understanding of PPID in Horses
April 4, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
A research project sought to determine how horse owners make decisions regarding treatment and management of PPID-positive horses.
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Flooring in Horse Barns
April 3, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Flooring in horse barns is important no matter the age of your equid. However, senior horses sometimes aren't as sure-footed due to arthritis or other issues. This means the flooring you choose for your...
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Diagnosis and Management of Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
April 2, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Equine metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors highly associated with an increased risk of hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis (HAL) and potentially other morbidities, including laminitis...
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Diagnosing and Managing PPID in Horses
March 31, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Learn more about pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in equids from this downloadable fact sheet created by the EEG.
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Rare Equine Internal Parasite Found in North America
March 13, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Researchers found a rare equine internal parasite in a fecal sample of a domestic horse in Canada.
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Muscle Atrophy Research in Horses and Ponies
March 8, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
The MASS system showed that horses and ponies with PPID typically had more muscle atrophy than similarly aged animals without PPID.
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UK Equine Internal Parasite Control Research
March 1, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
A survey of United Kingdom horse owners reveals management, testing, and deworming strategies.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Australian Equine Internal Parasite Guidelines
February 28, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Veterinarian and researcher Dr. Abdul Jabbar talks about the new equine internal parasite control guidelines in Australia.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Housing Seniors
February 17, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Check out these tips from award-winning Animal Arts architect Heather Lewis for housing your senior horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules.
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Detecting Equine Respiratory Pathogens in Healthy Performance Horses
February 14, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Study results showed that exercise increased the detection frequency of EHV-1, EHV-2, EHV-5, and S. zooepidemicus in nose wipes collected from non-clinical horses. 
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Health Concerns in Older Geldings Video
February 9, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Dr. Rachel Doenges helps us understand the importance of specific issues when managing our senior geldings.
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Australian Equine Internal Parasite Guidelines Released
February 4, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Australian equine internal parasite control guidelines are now available to veterinarians and horse owners/managers.
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Reproduction Tips for Senior Mares Video
February 2, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Just because you have an aged mare doesn't mean you can't get a foal. Check out these tips from Dr. Maria Schnobrich.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Dental Care
January 31, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Check out these tips by equine dentistry specialist Dr. Jack Easley on caring for your senior horse's dental needs.
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Old Broodmares: Oils and Nutrients Can Help Oocyte Metabolism
January 29, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Feeding reproductive support supplements to old mares in addition to omega-3 or omega-6 oils resulted in greater oocyte aerobic metabolism. 
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Equine Osteoarthritis and Corticosteroid Joint Injections
January 24, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
A recent review of research about repeated corticosteroid injections for osteoarthritis points to negative long-term effects.
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