This worldwide research project brings together the best equine researchers in a collaborative effort to improve equine health.
The Equine Consortium for Genetic Research is led by University of Minnesota equine professors Jim Mickelson and Stephanie Valberg, with a total of 32 scientists from 18 elite academic institutions throughout nine countries collaborating on the project’s development and completion. The university will receive $2.5 million over five years to complete the project.
The research team will use the sequenced horse genome to identify genes and mutations that contribute to heritable diseases such as musculoskeletal disease, laminitis, recurrent airway obstruction, and bone disease. Because genetic diseases affect horses from every breed, this project has tremendous potential for preventing and treating diseases with heritable risk factors. The project will benefit the entire horse industry, offer new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to reduce animal suffering, and promote equine health and welfare.
To contribute to this critical project, email Paul Raybould, Vice President of Gifts and Business Development, or call 800.243.2345. As always, 100 percent of your annual gift to the Equine Consortium for Genetic Research will go directly toward funding this project.
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Phase one of the Equine Health Initiative underway.
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