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Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is an inherited disease in which affected horses can be triggered by halogenated anesthetics, succinylcholine, stress, or excitement, which can induce a hyper-metabolic state characterized by symptoms including muscle contracture, elevated temperature, and an irregular heart rhythm.

Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP)

Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) is an inherited disease of the muscles primarily found in Quarter Horses which is characterized by sporadic episodes of muscle tremors or paralysis.

Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia (HERDA)

Hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia (HERDA) is an inherited skin condition primarily found in Quarter Horses that is characterized by hyperextensible skin, scarring, and severe lesions along the back of affected horses.

Glycogen Branching Enzyme Deficiency (GBED)

Glycogen branching enzyme deficiency (GBED) is a fatal genetic disorder that results from the inability to correctly store glycogen in several organs of the body.

Occipitoatlantoaxial Malformation (OAAM)

Occipitoatlantoaxial malformation (OAAM), an inherited developmental condition primarily found in Arabian horses, causes abnormal development of the vertebrae and results in compression of the upper cervical cord with subsequent neurological damage.

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)

Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), an inherited condition primarily affecting Arabians, is characterized by an underdeveloped immune system that results in foals with elevated temperatures, respiratory stress, and diarrhea.

Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS)

Lavender foal syndrome (LFS) is an inherited lethal coat color dilution found primarily in Arabian horses that is characterized by a dilute lavender, pale pink, or silver coat accompanied by severe neurological abnormalities.

Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA)

Equine cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) is an inherited neurological condition found primarily in Arabian horses, and is characterized by neurological defects in foals including head tremors and ataxia.

Friesian Horse Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is an inherited condition in Friesian and Friesian crosses characterized by excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain that results in severe cranial distension.

Friesian Horse Dwarfism

Dwarfism in Friesians is an inherited disorder characterized by a disproportionate growth with reduced bone length of limbs and ribs while the size of the head and length of the back are normal.

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Veterinary Genetics Laboratory

Horse

Malignant Hyperthermia (MH)

Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP)

Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia (HERDA)

Glycogen Branching Enzyme Deficiency (GBED)

Occipitoatlantoaxial Malformation (OAAM)

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)

Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS)

Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA)

Friesian Horse Hydrocephalus

Friesian Horse Dwarfism

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