The Genetic Side of Metabolic Syndrome and Laminitis with Dr. Elaine Norton

<p>Dr. Elaine Norton discusses her extensive research into the heritability of equine metabolic syndrome in various breeds of horses, and how that relates to the risk of endocrinopathic laminitis - which makes up 80-90% of laminitis cases. This discussion focuses on her study with Welsh ponies and Morgan horses, but also breaches into her new research involving Arabian Horses, and more. <br /> <br /> For more information, email elainenorton@arizona.edu</p>