Maladie de Cushing Équine's Disease (PPID): Managing Aged Horses

Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), commonly called Cushing's disease, is an endocrine disorder of aged horses. A benign tumor of the pituitary gland overproduces hormones, causing metabolic disturbances, laminitis, and immune dysfunction. It's one of the most common conditions in horses over 15 years.