Investigating the Link Between Environmental Exposure to Chemicals and Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Researchers will investigate the link between persistent organic pollutants in the environment and the development of equine metabolic syndrome.
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Exploring New Medical Treatments for Cushing's Syndrome
Researchers will investigate potential new medical treatments for canine Cushing's syndrome.
Understanding Infertility Factors in African Elephants
This study investigates whether obesity is a problem for African elephants in zoos, and if the condition is related to the high prevalence of ovarian acyclicity, which causes infertility, observed in this species.
Evaluating a Test for Assessing Insulin Response and Sensitivity in Horses
This study will investigate an oral sugar test's ability to assess insulin response and insulin sensitivity in horses.
Using a Novel Feeding System to Decrease Obesity and Metabolic Disease
This study will investigate whether a dynamic feeding system that requires free movement during feeding can be used to promote weight loss and reduce metabolic disease in horses.
Evaluating Seasonal Effects on Diagnostic Test Results for Equine Cushing's Disease
This study will investigate the effect of seasons on hormone responses to diagnostic testing and will improve the criteria for early diagnosis of equine Cushing's disease, the most common disease of geriatric horses.
Identifying Breed Differences in Insulin Sensitivity in Horses
This study will investigate how differences in the metabolic characteristics of muscle and fat tissue contribute to breed variation in insulin sensitivity.