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Review
. 2018 Jul;96(7):233-242.
doi: 10.1111/avj.12716. Epub 2018 Jun 3.

Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction: current understanding and recommendations from the Australian and New Zealand Equine Endocrine Group

C J Secombe  1 , S R Bailey  2 , M A de Laat  3 , K J Hughes  4 , A J Stewart  5 , J M Sonis  6 , Rhh Tan  7   8
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Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction: current understanding and recommendations from the Australian and New Zealand Equine Endocrine Group

C J Secombe et al. Aust Vet J. 2018 Jul.

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.

Keywords: ACTH; horses; insulin; laminitis; pergolide; pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.

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