What Causes Birth Defects In Horses?

Underlying viral infections and toxic causes may lead to congenital (birth) defects in foals but are rare. Most of the problems that arise are related to specific genetic conditions. What are congenital defects in horses? The most common congenital defects in horses are ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, tetralogy Read more…

Can Horses Have Down’S Syndrome?

Affected horses appear normal, she said. Autosomal trisomy—The last chromosomal abnormality Lear described was autosomal trisomy, a condition similar to Down syndrome in humans in which there are three copies of a particular chromosome, instead of the normal two. What is a genetic disorder in horses? There are eleven mutations Read more…

What Are Horse Dogs?

A carriage dog or coach dog refers to a type of dog rather than a specific breed. Dogs of this type were usually bred and trained to trot alongside carriages to protect the occupants from banditry or other interference. They were usually owned and used by the wealthy or traders Read more…