Equine Cushings Disease

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Names

• Equine Cushings disease (ECD)
• Equine Pars Intermedia dysfunction
• Equine Cushings Syndrome

Preface
Equine Cushings Disease(ECD)

• Problem of the pituitary gland.
• A breakdown of it's control over hormone production.
• Over production of (POMC) proopiomelanocortin peptides doesn't shut down
• Stimulated by overproduction of POMC , adrenal glands then overproduce cortisol.
• More Common in older horses 15 to 20 years.
• Considered incurable

Symptoms
Equine Cushings Disease(ECD)

• Long Curly coat even in summer
• Tendency to urinate and drink large volumes
• Heavy sweating
• High Temperatures
• Fertility Problems
• Susceptible to infections
• Prolonged Healing
• Pot Belly Appearance (Weakened Muscles)
• Sinus Infections
• Parasite Infections
• Bacterial Infections
• Heavy Breathing
• Hoof and Tooth abscess

Treatment

• Consult your veterinarian
• Regular worming
• Reduction of body hair may be necessary during the summer
• Extra attention to general health due to increased risk of infections
• Use of antibiotics may become necessary if infection is present

Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals
has developed 2 formulas to assist in the problems encountered from Cushings disease.
Antiflam
Which is an anti-inflammatory Horse Supplement and analgesic which help to improve healing while releaving the associated pain.
Adren-FX
Provides a source of phytoestrogens and helps control blood sugar levels