EQUINE CUSHINGS DISEASE
(ECD)
Cushings is more often found in the veteran and because more horses are living longer, it is now becoming quite a common occurrence. The cause is a benign tumour which develops in the pituitary gland and leads to an imbalance in the hormonal system. Eventually this leads to the development of diabetes insipidus.
Traditional treatment has been very limited and because the patients are elderly things have been left to take their course. The hormonal imbalance is, however, readily improved and simple herbal treatment has proved very effective allowing many veterans to continue to make their contribution in the equine world effectively.