
Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP)
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Certain muscular disorders, such as HYPP and PSSM, are common in horses because breeders have selected for specific traits, including enhanced muscle mass and metabolism economy.
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What kind of diet should a horse with HYPP consume to help keep clinical signs at bay?
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by Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS | Feb 18, 2017
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Find out what the equine genome can tell us about our horses and preventing genetic disease.
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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
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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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