2017 ACVIM Forum Research Abstract Program

In conclusion, this study provided echocardiographic reference intervals for SMOD-derived left ventricular volumes for these breed with aptitude for equestrian sports. Because some of these sports are under stressful activity, the cardiovascular effort of the athlete horse is greater. The indexed-volumes provided with this study may possibly have the ability to recognize early, horses with a diminished athletic performance associated to cardiovascular comorbidities. PPID is a well characterized endocrine disorder in the temperate climates of the Northern Hemisphere; however, its description in tropical and subtropical climates of the Southern Hemisphere is scarce. This analysis reviews the cases of PPID reported in the Southern Hemisphere and describes cases from The University of Queensland that reflect a different presentation. Clinical features of the disease and variables associated with laminitis, insulin dysregulation and survival are reported.