Cushings disease occurs in horses, dogs and even people.
However, the symptoms are different, depending on the species.
In horses it results in increased hair growth (longer, thicker,
curly) whereas in dogs it results in hair loss and even bald
spots. The horse version of this illness is called ECD (Equine
Cushings Disease). As a horse ages, there is an increasing
tendency for the pituitary gland to develop tumors or to grow
too large, resulting in it producing more hormones. This in turn
stimulates the adrenal glands to produce additional steroids and
when the level of steroids becomes excessive it results in
cushings. Since these changes are age related, ECD is most often
found in horses over 15 years but has been found in horses as
young as seven. Symptoms/diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome is the term used to define the clinical
effects of enhanced glucocorticoid action on the body. While
equine Cushing's syndrome has been associated with both the
exogenous administration of potent glucoco