Names
- Equine Cushings disease (ECD)
- Equine Pars Intermedia dysfunction
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
Causes Equine Cushings Disease(ECD)
Symptoms Equine Cushings Disease(ECD)
- Long Curly coat even in summer
- Tendency to urinate and drink large volumes
- Heavy sweating
- High Temperatures
- Fertility Problems
- Suseptible to infections
- Prolonged Healing
- Pot Belly Appearence (Weakened Muscles)
- Sinus Infections
- Parasite Infections
- Bacterial Infections
- Heavy Breathing
- Hoof and Tooth absesses
Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals has developed 2 formulas to assist in the problems encountered from Cushings disease.
Antiflam Which is an anti-inflamitory 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