Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched Prascend, the first licensed product for the treatment of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) in horses, commonly known as Equine Cushing's Disease.

Prascend contains pergolide mesylate, and…

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, manufacturer of the equine pergolide Prascend, has joined forces with the British Horse Society, Redwings Horse Sanctuary and World Horse Welfare to launch the 'Talk About Cushing's (TAC)' campaign.

The initiative…

Boehringer Ingelheim VetMedica has published its equine endocrine webinars online for veterinary professionals to view on demand at www.prascend.co.uk/webinars.

The webinars, which cover 'Diagnostic challenges in equine endocrine disease', presented…

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has released data which shows that one third of laminitic middle aged horses (between the ages of 10 and 15 years) test positive for PPID (Cushing's)¹.

Over 3,100 horses were tested for Cushings as part of the company…

Boehringer Ingelheim has announced that its 'Talk About Laminitis' campaign will run from Mid March until the end of June. 

Last year, the initiative saw over 9000 horses and ponies tested for PPID through its free ACTH test scheme. This year…

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched Equisolon 33 mg/g oral powder, the first licensed oral prednisolone for the alleviation of inflammation associated with recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), otherwise known as heaves, in horses.

Clare Turnbull…

Boehringer Ingelheim has launched Care and Connect a free online PPID aftercare service for horse owners, designed to help veterinary practices monitor their PPID case load and streamline the case management process.

The new service is part of Boehringer…

Boehringer Academy has joined forces with Andy Durham from Liphook Equine Hospital to launch a series of short webinars covering recent updates in laminitis laboratory tests and common FAQs on the management of PPID in horses.

The webinars each last…

Boehringer (maker of Buscopan 20) is offering 30 rectal tops in a prize draw for veterinary professionals who watch its Feel Good Colic Rectals (there's an oxymoron if ever I've heard one) online CPD video.

Feel Good Colic Rectals is a 20-minute…

Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Equisolon, has launched a CPD module on equine lower respiratory tract disease which is delivered in practice.

The module, which accounts for one hour’s CPD, is facilitated by a Boehringer Ingelheim territory manager…

Boehringer Ingelheim is urging veterinary surgeons in the UK to test for PPID routinely at the annual health check or vaccination visit for horses over the age of 15.

The recommendation follows the analysis of data collected as part of the company's…

Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Prascend, has launched www.careaboutcushings.co.uk, an information resource for horse owners.

The Care About Cushing’s website is designed to give horse owners the information they need to spot the signs of Cushing…

Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Prascend, has launched an Equine Endocrine Pioneers Circle webinar to provide vets with evidence based and personal opinions of PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) diagnosis, appropriate testing and case management…

Boehringer Ingelheim has launched Aservo EquiHaler (ciclesonide inhalation solution), the first inhaled treatment for equine asthma.

The company says the new product has been 10 years in development and uses 'Soft Mist' technology - developed originally…