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Re: [RC] Moon blindness - Sarah W


I have a mare with moonblindness, and the research I
have read does not support genetics as much as
environmental factors.  There is a possibility that
genetics is the cause, but there is no scientific
evidence to support that as a fact at this time. 
Evironment meaning stress, food, etc.  I have also
seen a writeup that indicates a mare foaling is also a
possible time that moonblindness (the disease) can set
in - which, ironically, is about the time my mare
started having problems from what I've been told (I
brought her home after the fact).

Also, although Appaloosa's are more commonly seen with
moonblindness, they are not more prone to it. 
Research and testing has shown that Appys are less
prone in comparison to other breeds, such as Arabs and
QHs.  

Sarah

 Elkenchild@xxxxxxx wrote: > Moon blindness, from
what
I have heard (though all
ideas about the disease 
are hypothetical), is mostly genetic. Appaloosas
are
very prone to it, and we've 
put down two of our mares with it (a
mother/daughter).  I've never heard of 
it being contagious or spread environmentally!

Laura
"Not all who wander are lost." (jrr tolkien)
 


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