08/29/2026
🧪 **New In-House Endocrine Testing at The Oaks** 🐴
We are excited to introduce our new Truforma™ Analyzer, allowing us to perform important equine endocrine testing in our office!
This technology allows us to measure insulin and ACTH, helping us more quickly evaluate horses for conditions including Equine Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Dysregulation (EMS/ID) and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID, or Cushing’s disease).
Insulin Dysregulation/EMS can affect horses of many breeds and body types and may increase their risk of developing laminitis.
PPID is a common endocrine disorder, particularly in horses over 15 years of age. Early diagnosis and monitoring can help us better manage affected horses and improve their long-term health and comfort.
The Truforma testing platform has been evaluated against established reference laboratory testing methods, with research supporting the accuracy and clinical usefulness of the results.
If your horse has a history of laminitis, unusual fat deposits, difficulty maintaining or losing weight/muscle, changes in their hair coat, increased drinking or urination, or other signs that could indicate an endocrine disorder, talk with one of our veterinarians about whether testing may be appropriate.
📸: Horse with severe muscle wasting and abnormal haircoat suggestive of PPID.
