Genetics of osteochondrosis dissecans in Norwegian warm-blooded horses
Absztrakt
The aim of the current thesis was to investigate Osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) in Norwegian warm-blooded horses and explore potential genetic and epi-genetic influences on this disease.
A review of the literature on OCD is provided where the disease is described in a general manner, as well as the genetics, prevalence, causes and prognosis of the disease based on research done on Norwegian warm-blooded horses.