SCID - Severe Combined Immunodeficiency in Arabian Horses
What is SCID?
SCID is an autosomal recessive disease, which means that one copy of the disease gene is inherited from a carrier stallion and another from a carrier mare. The foal which inherits two copies of the disease gene is affected with a lethal inability to fight infections, and dies within the first few months of life. Both male and female foals can be affected.
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CCDL - Coat Colour Dilution Lethal in Arabian Horses also known as
LFS - Lavender Foal Syndrome
What is CCDL/LFS?
CCDL, also known as LFS is an autosomal recessive disease, which means that one copy of the disease gene is inherited from a carrier stallion and another from a carrier mare. The foal which inherits two copies of the disease gene is affected by severe neurological dysfunctions and usually dies within a few days of birth or is euthanized for humane reasons. Both male and female foals can be affected.
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