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Short-Term Effects of Temperature and Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone Stimulation on Adrenocorticotropin Stability in Horses

SIMPLE SUMMARY: Approximately 20% of older horses develop pituitary dysfunction (PPID), which is associated with haircoat changes, muscle loss, and a higher risk of developing an infection or laminitis. Elevated plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is used to diagnose PPID; however, ACTH is not...

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Autores principales: Hinrichsen, Sophia L., Yuen, Ka Y., Dryburgh, Elizabeth L., Bertin, François-René, Stewart, Allison J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8833476/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35158648
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani12030324