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The New Arc Ltd
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Username: Newarc
Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 5:54 pm: |   |
We have recently taken in four shetland ponies, two stallions and two mares. The first mare Dolly is pregnant for the umpteenth time, and her daughter Molly has just given birth to a foal which was sired by Molly's brother. We are unsure whether Dolly and her stallion (Prince) are related also, as the history is vague. Although mare and foal seem well (foal was born this afternoon), I wonder if there are any specific worries we should be looking for due to such close inbreeding. Needless to say, the stallions are due to be gelded tomorrow, the previous owners were ignorant of horse care and voluntarily signed all four ponies to us. |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 15658
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 7:34 am: | |
Welcome TNAL,
No specific worries. Any gene can be defective but usually it is covered by a properly working gene. Inbreeding makes it more likely you will pair two defective genes, so any problem is game. Often inbreeding works out OK however so we will wait and hope for the best. Delighted to read they will receive more thoughtful care.
DrO |
