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Why Do Equine Genetic Disorders and Coat Color Seem Related?
by Samantha Brooks, PhD | Aug 24, 2017
Lavender foal, lethal white, blindness, and deafness are all color-related genetic problems. Dr. Samantha Brooks explains.
Read MoreUnderstanding Equine Genetic Diseases
by The Horse Staff | Aug 10, 2017
Research is offering more insight into inherited diseases and conditions in our horses. Learn more about HYPP, PSSM, overo lethal white syndrome, lavender foal syndrome, HERDA, SCID, and more.
Read MoreHow Your Horse Got His Color (And Why You Should Care)
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 Disorders: Breed by Breed
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Feb 11, 2015
By knowing what conditions certain horses are predisposed to, owners and breeders can take preventive steps.
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.
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 MoreValberg to be Inducted into Equine Research Hall of Fame
by Edited Press Release | Sep 16, 2012
Valberg will be the first woman inducted into the Equine Research Hall of Fame.
Read MoreGenetic Testing Options Expanded for APHA Horses in 2012
by Edited Press Release | Jan 1, 2012
Testing options include a comprehensive coat color package and a comprehensive disease diagnostic package.
Read MoreGastrointestinal Problems in the Foal
by Erica Larson | Aug 3, 2011
Meconium impaction, ulcers, diarrhea, and other GI problems can arise in foals.
Read MoreUC Davis to Partner with APHA for Genetic Testing
by Edited Press Release | Jul 25, 2011
The APHA has introduced the University of California, Davis, as its official genetic testing provider.
Read MoreHeritable Equine Skin Disorders
by Erica Larson | May 11, 2011
Some skin conditions in horses are caused by fungus and bacteria, while others are caused by external factors
Read MoreWhat’s In Your Horse’s DNA?
by Marie Rosenthal, MS | Dec 1, 2010
Geneticists have created tools and tests that help horse breeders select for healthy foals. Furthermore, access to the equine genome means scientists can examine common diseases and conditions and find ways to prevent (and one day treat) them.
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