In this podcast, we explain what the ACTH level in the blood is, what it indicates, and whether it’s suitable for Cushing’s diagnosis.
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Your horse has elevated ACTH levels – does that really mean it has Cushing’s disease? In this episode of the Sanoanimal Podcast, we untangle the confusion around ACTH testing, chronic stress, and the real causes of hormonal imbalances in horses.
You’ll learn:
✔️ What ACTH actually is – and how the hormonal feedback loop works
✔️ Why elevated ACTH doesn’t automatically mean PPID
✔️ How pain, fear, seasonal changes, and stabling stress can cause high ACTH
✔️ Why proper management and species-appropriate care often solve the problem
✔️ When medication is truly necessary – and why it should be the last resort
✔️ The role of insulin dysregulation and how it links to misdiagnosis
🎧 Listen now – and find out what ACTH really tells you about your horse’s health.
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