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Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain that results in a dome-shaped head.

Foal Immunodeficiency Syndrome (FIS)

Foal immunodeficiency syndrome is an inherited disease that causes fatal anemia and a compromised immune system.

Glycogen Branching Enzyme Deficiency (GBED)

Glycogen branching enzyme deficiency is a fatal disease of developing fetuses or newborn foals. It is inherited in some breeds and a genetic test is available.

Fragile Foal Syndrome Type 1 (FFS)

Fragile Foal Syndrome type 1 is an inherited defect. It causes hyperextensible, fragile skin and mucous membranes that are subject to open lesions.