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LAMS226-0623: Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) and Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)

The lectures for this course will be presented via the Zoom webinar platform.

Presenter: Amy Bentz, VMD, DACVIM
Course Open: June 6-July 7, 2023
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays, June 20 and 27, 2023; 7:00-9:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 4
RACE Category: 4 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by May 30, 2023)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by May 30, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
Horses are living longer than ever due to excellent care and nutrition! However, our senior horses and younger horses may develop Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) and Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). The good news is that these diseases can be managed with proper treatment and management. This course will include an overview of PPID and EMS: What is it? How is it diagnosed? What is the treatment? What are some management tips to keep these horses healthy and performing? Cases with horses and donkeys will also be discussed.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to:
  • Learn about Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) in horses
  • Understand methods to diagnose PPID in horses
  • Learn about treatments available for PPID
  • Discuss cases of horses and donkeys with PPID
  • Learn about Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) in horses
  • Understand methods to diagnose EMS in horses
  • Learn about treatments available for EMS
  • Discuss cases of horses with EMS


Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in equine PPID/EMS.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1036744)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session June 20, 2023): Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) in Horses
Presenter: Amy Bentz, VMD, DACVIM
This session will focus on the pathophysiology of PPID in horses, also known as Cushing’s Disease, and how to understand the methods of diagnosis. It will also focus on treating PPID in horses and what is available. It will also discuss cases of horses and donkeys suffering from PPID.

Week 2 (Real Time Session June 27, 2023): Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Presenter: Amy Bentz, VMD, DACVIM
This session will focus on the pathophysiology of EMS in horses and how to understand the methods of diagnosis. It will also focus on treating EMS in horses and what is available. It will also discuss cases of horses and donkeys suffering from EMS.


Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by May 30, 2023)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by May 30, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on June 16, 2023 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.


Enrollment qualifications:
  1. VIN CE Courses:
    1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
    2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
  2. VSPN CE Courses:
    1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
    2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
    3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
  3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
  4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
    1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
  5. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.


Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director

VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
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