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Congenital heart defects in Arabian horses and the prospects of genetic testing: A review.
Equine veterinary journal - 1 Sept 2024
Brown Caitlin, Stefaniuk-Szmukier Monika, Decloedt Annelies, Beijerink Niek, Hamilton Natasha A, Velie Brandon D
Abstract excerpt
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) can have profound and potentially life-threatening consequences on horses' health and performance capability. While CHDs are rare in the general horse population, the Arabian breed is disproportionately overrepresented and thus is widely suspected to be genetically predisposed. This review discusses the most common CHDs in Arabian horses, including ventricular septal defect (VSD),...
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