Equine Juvenile Spinocerebellar Ataxia (EJSCA) by Amy Young and Dr. Carrie Finno July 01, 2025 Equine juvenile spinocerebellar ataxia is an inherited fatal neurologic disease.
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) by Amy Young, Dr. Rebecca Bellone, and Dr. Carrie Finno June 09, 2020 Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare inherited disease that can cause a life-threatening condition triggered by anesthesia drugs.
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) by Amy Young, Dr. Rebecca Bellone, and Dr. Carrie Finno April 15, 2020 Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) results in an abnormal accumulation of glycogen, causing “tying up”.
Glycogen Branching Enzyme Deficiency (GBED) by Amy Young, Dr. Rebecca Bellone, and Dr. Carrie Finno December 30, 2019 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.
MYH1 Myopathy: Immune-Mediated Myositis / Nonexertional Rhabdomyolysis by Amy Young, Dr. Carrie Finno, Dr. Stephanie Valberg, and Dr. Rebecca Bellone August 05, 2019 MYHM describes two muscle diseases caused by a mutation in the MYH1 gene; immune mediated myositis and nonexertional rhabdomyolysis.
Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) by Amy Young, Dr. Sharon Spier, Dr. Rebecca Bellone, and Dr. Carrie Finno July 08, 2019 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 (HERDA) by Amy Young, Dr. Danika Bannasch, Dr. Stephen White, Dr. Rebecca Bellone, and Dr. Carrie Finno July 05, 2019 Hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia is an inherited degenerative skin disease in Quarter Horses and related breeds.
