Written by Erica Larsen. Two of the most common conditions veterinarians encounter in horses today—pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (or PPID) and equine metabolic syndrome (EMS)—can also be two of the most confounding for owners. They’re alike but different. They have some of the same potential sequelae. And treatment and management protocols can include some ofContinue reading “EMS and PPID: What’s the Same, What’s the Difference?”
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Research Shows Friesian Horses Have Smaller Cardiac Measurements
Written by Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses. The equine heart is an impressive organ. The heart is composed of four chambers that provide the pumping function needed to supply blood to the body. The upper chambers are called the left and right atria. The lower chambers are called the left and right ventricle. There areContinue reading “Research Shows Friesian Horses Have Smaller Cardiac Measurements”
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