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INTRODUCTION: Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is an age-related endocrinopathy associated with elevated systemic inflammation, and specifically an upregulation of interleukin-8 (IL-8). It is unknown if PPID in concomitant with …

INTRODUCTION: Persistent breeding-induced endometritis (PBIE) remains a major problem in equine reproduction. This disorder is characterized by prolonged post-breeding inflammation and is associated with advanced age, reduced endometrial qu…

Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is an endocrine disorder associated with elevated adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH). Animals suffering from this disease have been found to have elevated systemic inflammation. It is unknown if …