Equine Endocrine Dx

Question 1

Endocrinopathic Laminitis - Assoc Conditions

Answer 1

1. Equine Metabolic Syndrome
2. Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction
3. Exogenous glucocorticoid administration

Question 2

Do they have insulin dysregulation?

Answer 2

High resting insulin = abnormal
Low resting insulin = doesnt rule out insulin dysreg
Standardised sugar challenge - Admin
- Glucose/dextrose 0.5-1g/kg OR
- Karo Light Syrup 0.15-0.45 mL/kg or
- Dan Sukker glykossirap 0.2 mL/kg
Measure 1-2hrs after

Question 3

Do they have PPID?
Basal Plasma ACTH conc

Answer 3

1. Not within 30 mins of transport
2. Minimal effect of concurrent pain
3. Collect in EDTA tube
4. Chill sample within 3 hours of collection
5. Centrifuge ASAP
6. Keep chilled

Question 4

Do they have PPID?
Interpret ACTH

Answer 4

Interpret ACTH