Thursday, December 17, 2009

[haflingerfriends] Speaking of genetics

I just watched a great Web cast by Dr. Valberg from the University of
Minnesota on basic genetic principles that apply to both desirable traits
and equine diseases, discuss the diseases that can currently be identified
through genetic testing and learn how genetic testing is being applied.

I found it quite informative - and although most of the diseases she covers
does not apply to Haflingers, she does a nice job of explaining PSSM (EPSM)
which is one of the diseases that affects Haflingers.

http://breeze.msu.edu/p62478782/

If the above link doesn't work, try this one - which also lists all the
courses at My Horse University. There are several on Genetics. All are
free!

http://myhorseuniversity.com/resources/webcasts

Linda W - southeast Michigan

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