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Lea-Anne Lesch
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Username: Mientjie
Post Number: 61
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 - 6:29 am: |   |
I have a mare with severe EPSM. I really want to have a foal from her in a few years time. Is it dangerous for her to have a foal? I don't want to put her at any risk. Any advice? |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 17243
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 - 7:04 am: | |
Lea-Anne, EPSM is a genetic condition and since her symptoms severe she may be homozygous for the condition. Therefore she should not be bred and perpetuate the problem. According to Dr Valberg there is currently a genetic test being developed and expected to be available next year. This should make diagnosis much easier and alleviate the uncertainty around the diagnosis of this condition using biopsy.
DrO |
Lea-Anne Lesch
Member
Username: Mientjie
Post Number: 62
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 - 12:07 pm: | |
Thank you DrO. It really is a shame as my mare has very good conformation and a great temprament. |
