University of Kentucky

11 PPID progression
Monitoring PPID Progression in Senior Horses
Paying attention to clinical signs and hormone levels is key to monitoring a horse diagnosed with PPID and taking steps to manage the disease.
10 hard keepers
Feeding Senior Horses That Are Hard Keepers
The best methods for increasing a hard keeper’s caloric intake are through increased forage, fiber, or fat.
8 seasonal testing considerations
Seasonal Considerations When Testing Horses for PPID
Basal ACTH and TRH stimulation test results can vary seasonally, which can lead to false positive results when testing horses for PPID.
7 PPID early signs
What Are the Early Signs of PPID in Horses?
Owners of aging horses should familiarize themselves with the early signs of PPID, which can develop gradually and resemble other conditions.
3 Restrictive grazing methods
Examining Restrictive Grazing Methods for Insulin-Dysregulated Horses
Researchers at the University of Kentucky assessed the efficacy of dry lots and grazing muzzles for managing and reducing insulin levels in ID horses.
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How Meal Size and NSCs Affect ID Horses' Insulin Response
Researchers at the University of Kentucky looked at how horses with and without insulin dysregulation respond to meals of varying sizes and NSC percentages.
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Understanding PPID, EMS, and Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
Dr. Edd Knowles describes the key differences between these three endocrine disorders that can develop in older horses.
4 feeding easy keepers
Feeding Older Horses That Are Easy Keepers
University of Kentucky researchers provide key feeding and management strategies for easy-keeping horses that are at increased risk of insulin dysregulation and laminitis.
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Caring for a Herd of Aged Research Horses
Learn about the daily care that goes into managing a herd of senior horses and common age-related conditions the team at the University of Kentucky's Aged Horse Research Program sees.
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The University of Kentucky's Aged Horse Research Program
Discover how researchers are improving the care of aging horses through studies on PPID, insulin dysregulation, and other age-related conditions.
Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw-worm fly, or screw-worm for short, is a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae (maggots) eat the living tissue
New World Screwworm Threat
The New World screwworm poses an increasing threat to horses in the U.S. as more cases are reported in Mexico.
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Increases in Forage NSC Can Affect ID and Non-ID Horses
Be cautious when grazing horses on fresh forage that is high in non-structural carbohydrates, as it can affect insulin.
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