who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Act as information clearinghouse for equine metabolic disorders EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEdirect serviceServes as a centralized resource for clinical and epidemiological data on PPID and EMS/IR, aggregating and sharing findings from field trials, member observations, and published research.
- Conduct Equine Health Research EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEresearchConducts and funds research investigations into equine health conditions like PPID and EMS/IR, including field trials on treatments like Vitex and pergolide, and studies on laminitis development, utilizing the internet as an epidemiological tool.
- Conduct and publish original research on equine metabolic disorders EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEresearchConducts independent research including field trials (e.g., Vitex extract and encapsulated pergolide studies), longitudinal case documentation, and epidemiological analysis to advance understanding of PPID and EMS/IR in horses.
- Conducting and Funding Equine Health Research EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEresearchThe organization conducts field trials and studies on equine health issues, particularly Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) and Equine Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance (EMS/IR), and funds external research investigations with awards up to $50,000.
- Disseminate Equine Health Information EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEdirect serviceActs as a clearinghouse for clinical and epidemiological information related to equine health, providing information on the latest research, diagnosis, treatment, and dietary recommendations for horses with PPID and EMS/IR to thousands of international members through its website, outreach groups, and social media.
- Disseminate conference proceedings and research materials EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEdirect serviceMakes conference proceedings from multiple years (e.g., 2015, 2017, 2021, 2025) available as free downloadable PDFs, including presentations by key experts such as Dr. Kellon and Dr. Gustafson.
- Disseminating Equine Health Information EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEdirect serviceThe organization acts as a clearinghouse for clinical and epidemiological information related to equine health, providing information on the latest research, diagnosis, and treatment, including dietary recommendations, for horses with PPID and EMS/IR to thousands of international members through its website, outreach groups, and social media.
- Fund external research investigations EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEresearchProvides research grants of up to $50,000 for one-year projects focused on equine metabolic disorders, supporting external scientific inquiry into PPID and EMS/IR.
- Host Educational Webinars EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEdirect serviceOffers live and recorded webinars on various equine health topics, such as insulin's role in laminitis, NSC vs. HC, PPID and seasonal rise, and winter laminitis, presented by experts like Dr. Kellon and Dr. Gustafson.
- Host educational webinars on equine metabolic health EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEdirect serviceOffers live and recorded webinars on topics such as insulin-related laminitis, PPID seasonal rise, NSC vs HC dietary concerns, and winter laminitis, presented by veterinary experts including Dr. Kellon and Dr. Gustafson.
- Maintain Equine Health Field-Trial Databases EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEresearchMaintains the world's largest field-trial database for Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) and Equine Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance (EMS/IR) to track and analyze equine health data.
- Maintain field-trial database for PPID and EMS/IR EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEresearchOperates the world's largest field-trial database for Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) and Equine Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance (EMS/IR), supporting long-term observational studies and treatment tracking.
- Provide comprehensive clinical guidance for horse caregivers EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEdirect serviceDelivers up-to-date, practical information on diagnosis, medication, diet, trim, and exercise (DDT+E) for horses with PPID and EMS/IR through its website, outreach group, and social media, serving thousands of international members.
- Providing Educational Webinars and Conference Proceedings EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEdirect serviceThe organization offers live webinars and recorded access to educational topics presented by experts, and provides free downloadable PDF files and MP3 recordings of conference proceedings from various years, including 2015, 2017, 2021, and 2025.
- Publish Conference Proceedings EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEdirect serviceProvides free downloadable PDF files and sells MP3 recordings of conference proceedings from various years (e.g., 2015, 2017, 2021, 2025) featuring presentations by experts on equine health topics.
- Sell recorded conference materials EQUINE CUSHINGS AND INSULIN RESISTANCEdirect serviceOffers MP3 recordings of conference sessions for purchase, providing accessible educational content on equine metabolic disorders.