Genetics Part 2: The story of fragile foals and muscle disorders

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Send us Fan MailDr. Samantha Brooks, of the University of Florida, returns to discuss three new genetic diseases. We cover polysaccharide storage myopathy, the gene that impacts height in Thoroughbreds and fragile foal syndrome in warmbloods. We learn that genetic tests can do more than just help in breeding decisions.

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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Samantha Brooks, of the University of Florida, returns to discuss three new genetic diseases. We cover polysaccharide storage myopathy, the gene that impacts height in Thoroughbreds and fragile foal syndrome in warmbloods. We learn that genetic tests can do more than just help in breeding decisions.

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