Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction: current understanding and recommendations from the Australian and New Zealand Equine Endocrine Group |
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| Authors: | CJ Secombe SR Bailey MA de Laat KJ Hughes AJ Stewart JM Sonis RHH Tan |
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| Institution: | 1. College of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia;2. Melbourne Veterinary School, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Werribee, VIC, Australia;3. Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia;4. School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia;5. Equine Specialist Hospital, School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton, Australia;6. Veterinary Associates Equine and Farm, Karaka, Auckland, New Zealand;7. Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital, Australia;8. Discipline of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this article is to provide a review of the current knowledge and opinions about the epidemiology, clinical findings (including sequelae), diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, particularly in the Australian context. This information and the recommendations provided will assist practitioners in making informed decisions regarding the diagnosis and management of this disorder. |
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| Keywords: | ACTH horses insulin laminitis pergolide pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction |
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