Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Metabolic Syndrome - Insulin Resistance

Equine metabolic syndrome ca be a frustrating disease for horse owners and veterinarians. A group of researcher from the University of Minnesota has developed a very informative website about this syndrom: Equine Genetics and Genomics Laboratory
Currently they are investigating the role of genetics in EMS.

The University of Minnesota has also developed DNA tests for PSSM and is looking into the genetics of melanoma developement in grey horses.