Thanks, Lisa. I assumed that it was just a random thing as I have occasionally seen my new foals get up back end first and never thought any more about it and, as you say, the birth is down to mum.
The laboratory of the Netherlands @ Dr. Van Haeringen Laboratorium (VGL)is now offerring in-house testing with the new CA test at very reasonable prices:
- CA ONLY @ 42.50 (single samples) - SCID ONLY @ 40.00 (single samples) - LFS ONLY @ 40.00 (single samples) - Optional ADD DNA-Profile @ + 15.00 (single samples)
- COMBO: CA + SCID + LFS + DNA-Profile @70.00
Click HERE for the information flyer The test can be done on hair roots or blood. Please send in the material and a sample submission form, which you can print out from our website. ("Genetic properties') If you cannot print them please let us know and we will send some sample submission forms by post. You do not need an import permit within the European Union.
I find this thread very interesting as I owned an endurance horse who would suddenly lose co-ordination and fall down. He would also go disunited in canter. The episodes were very brief and he would immediately spring to his feet. I had him looked at by Sue Dyson at the Animal Health Trust but her findings were inconclusive. Watching him suddenly collapse while being lunged made up my mind for me never to ride him again. He eventually broke a leg in the field and was put down.
Just wanted to share these links to remind everyone about CA and the importance of testing. They show the most beautiful little colt who unfortunately is no longer with us. Hopefully these videos will help show how important it is to be aware of CA and test. He really had the most beautiful head and such a profoundly deep and sad look in his eye. Even in his short life he was special.
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA) , A Serious Concern
Posted - 02 Dec 2010 : 11:29:32 PM
