UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital has a passionate team of clinicians/researchers/lecturers who work collaboratively for the advancement of our understanding of endocrine disorders in horses.
UQ VETS can offer patients specialised diagnostics and management of a range of hormonal disorders including Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID).
Their research, applied at UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital, has already helped many horse and pony owners across Queensland through specialist consultations, owner education and scientific presentations:
This dynamic research team is educating the next generation of veterinarians and equine specialists in the latest in diagnosis and treatment strategies in equine endocrinology. The education students receive at The University of Queensland is equal to the best in the world, with The University of Queensland recently voted the number 1 veterinary school in Australasia.
Article on testing and monitoring for equine pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) (PDF, 140kBs). This article first appeared in The Veterinarian.
For more information on endocrine and laminitis research, read about our endocrine and laminitis research program or visit our general veterinary information page.
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