Veterinary Vertex
Veterinary Vertex
AVMA Journals
Same Lifespan, More Challenges: PPID in Horses
26 minutes Posted Feb 5, 2026 at 6:00 am.
Sponsor And Show Open
Study Focus And Motivation
Building A Robust Control Group
What PPID Is And Isn’t
Laminitis As The Driving Question
How And When To Test Insulin
Lifespan Findings Defy Assumptions
Comorbidities Linked To PPID
Clinical Takeaways For Vets And Owners
Aging, Risk, And Management
Beyond Pergolide: Full-Care Plans
Monitoring, Prevention, And Progression
Body Condition, Diet, And Misconceptions
Dental Disease And Calcium Questions
Data Challenges And Next Studies
Closing And Where To Read More
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Send us Fan Mail A shaggy coat and a creaky stride don’t have to signal the end of the road. We unpack new primary-care evidence on pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) showing that diagnosed horses can live as long as matched controls, even as they experience more medical events along the way. That insight changes how we talk with owners: from doom to diligence, and from a single prescription to a complete, daily management plan. We sit down with researchers Drs. Emma Stapley and Fr...