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Equine cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) is a genetic neurological condition primarily found in Arabians.

Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) results in an abnormal accumulation of glycogen, causing “tying up”.

Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU), or moon blindness, is the most common cause of blindness in horses worldwide. It is characterized by inflammation of the eye.

Hoof Wall Separation Disease (HWSD) is an inherited disease in some Connemara ponies. It is characterized by separation and cracking of the outer hoof wall.

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.

Ocular squamous cell carcinoma is the most common form of cancer to affect the eyes and eyelids of horses. UV light exposure is a predisposing factor.

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

MYHM describes two muscle diseases caused by a mutation in the MYH1 gene; immune mediated myositis and nonexertional rhabdomyolysis.

HYPP is a muscular disease caused by a genetic mutation that results in an excessive amount of potassium in the blood.

Hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia is an inherited degenerative skin disease in Quarter Horses and related breeds.