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RE: [RC] Gray Arabian loosing pigment - heidi

Please Reply to: Margot Wallace wallritz@xxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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I am praying someone out there may be able to help me!
I have a 7 yr old, gray arabian gelding.  In the past several weeks he has 
begun loosing pigment of his skin.  Manifesting itself in many,many pink 
spots(his skin is black) that are most apparent when he is wet.  These 
started on his face and have spread rapidly over his body in the past two 
weeks. He has not lost hair.  
The vet did not have a clue.
Has anyone out there experienced this????


It is most common in Arabs, but it is related to a trace mineral
deficiency.  If memory serves, copper deficiency can be a part of the
problem.  I'd suggest contacting an equine veterinarian who is well
versed in nutrition.

Heidi


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