Endocrine-Related Laminitis: Know Your Foe
Laminitis is one of the most common diseases in horses, and it has many different causes. During this hour, we’ll focus on endocrine-related laminitis in horses with conditions such as PPID, equine metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance. Is your horse an easy keeper? He might be at risk.
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About the Experts:
Teresa Burns
Teresa Burns, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, is an associate professor of equine internal medicine at The Ohio State University, in Columbus. Her research interests include laminitis and endocrine-related diseases in horses.
Jane Manfredi
Jane Manfredi, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS-LA, Dipl. ACVSMR, is an assistant professor in pathobiology and diagnostic investigation at Michigan State University, in East Lansing, where she’s the primary investigator at the Equine and Comparative Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Endocrinology (ENCORE) lab. Her research includes nutritional supplement for improving insulin regulation in horses, equine rehabilitation, and equine osteoarthritis.
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