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Dealing With Deteriorating Vision in Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 19, 2019
Find out what behaviors and signs to watch for that suggest visual impairment, and learn how to help horses deal with deteriorating eyesight and blindness.
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by Lindsay J. Warner | Apr 28, 2015
A horse’s coat color genetics are important not just for aesthetic reasons; they can also have health implications.
Read MoreGenetic Conditions by Body System
by The Horse Staff | Oct 14, 2014
Testing for and identifying which horses could potentially be affected by genetic conditions is important not only for buyers and breeders but also for the overall health of the breed itself.
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by Amber Labelle, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO | Jan 15, 2014
Have you ever wondered how your horse sees the world, or how you should respond to an equine eye emergency? Get your equine eye and vision questions answered by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist.
Read MoreEquine Coat Color Genetics 101
by Erica Larson | Apr 5, 2013
What’s behind a horse’s coat color? The answer lies in coat color genetics.
Read MoreCaring for the Blind Horse
by Heather Smith Thomas | Nov 1, 2012
Most horses adapt well to vision loss but still require special management in a safe environment.
Read MoreShedding Light on Night Blindness in Appaloosas
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Aug 31, 2008
Congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB) in Appaloosas has been linked to the leopard complex spotting in these horses. But how are these two apparently independent genetic
Read MoreResearchers Pinpoint Link Between Appaloosa Coloring and Night Blindness
by Edited Press Release | Nov 21, 2007
Congenital stationary night blindness causes vision deficits in Appaloosas with certain coat patterns.
Read MoreUnderstanding Congenital Stationary Night Blindness
by Liz Stitt, Editorial Intern | Mar 27, 2006
Canadian researchers are investigating the cause of a condition found primarily in Appaloosas that prevents them from seeing in the dark. Congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB) is a hereditary, non-progressive condition for which there is
Read MoreRetina and Optic Nerve Disease in Horses
by Dennis E. Brooks, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVO | Dec 1, 2002
Learn more about 10 conditions that can affect the horse’s retina and optic nerve.
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