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[RC] Skin problem (Bird spots) - Barb PeckA friends bay morgan mare had these white spots appear several years ago - and we both researched it at the time. Most of the spots were the size of a penceil eraser, but a few were bigger. The skin pigment under the spots definitely changed - but then - even to make it more confusing- some of the spots stayed during summer to winter coat changes- and others shed out- so there was some variablilty. ARabs and Morgans seem to be affected the most - its not supposed to be connected to any disease, but more of a coat genetic phenomena. I've heard it called bird-catcher spots too. Barb Here's a erference site: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.1365-3164.2000.00226.x Veterinary Dermatology Volume 11 Page 205 - September 2000 doi:10.1046/j.1365-3164.2000.00226.x Volume 11 Issue 3 Pigmentary disorders There are several pigmentary disturbances which occur in the horse, some of which are primary inherited conditions related to the breed, while others are acquired. All are related to the amount of melanin present in the epidermis, dermis or hair and the activity of melanocytes in these areas may be independent of each other. Within this section, a general discussion of leukoderma and leukotrichia is presented along with a few specific conditions recognized as abnormalities of pigmentation. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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