Horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, formerly known as equine Cushing’s disease) and equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) often need a specialized management program to reduce their risk of associated conditions such as laminitis. Dr. Luke Bass of Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, explains why you and your veterinarian should consider your horse’s metabolic status when creating a joint health management plan.

This podcast is an excerpt of our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, "Maintaining Senior Horse Joints." Listen to the full recording here.