Equine pack, Arabian (CA, LFS, SCID)

Tests included in this pack (3)

• Equine Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA)
• Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS)
• Equine Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)

Each test includes the full analysis and detailed report. Click a test to view its file.

Diseases included in this pack

Equine Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA) (Autosomal recessive. The candidate variant (TOE1/MUTYH) is associated with the phenotype in homozygosity; penetrance apparently high in homozygotes, although not formally demonstrated.)

Degenerative disease of the cerebellum classically described in the Arabian horse, characterised by progressive loss (abiotrophy) of the Purkinje neurons of the cerebellar cortex. It produces ataxia, hypermetria and intention tremor from the first weeks or months of life. The animal remains alert and in good general…

Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS) (Autosomal recessive)

Lavender foal syndrome (LFS) is a lethal neurological disease of the Arabian foal, caused by a mutation in the MYO5A gene. Affected foals are born with a characteristic coat dilution, lavender-grey or silver in tone, and with severe neurological signs: tetany, seizures and inability to stand and suckle. There is no…

Equine Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) (Autosomal recessive)

Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is a lethal disease of the Arabian foal characterised by failure of B- and T-lymphocyte development. Affected foals are born apparently healthy thanks to passive immunity from colostrum, but from the first weeks they suffer severe recurrent infections (diarrhoea, pneumonia) th…

Frequently asked questions

What does this pack include?

It includes 3 hereditary disease tests: Equine Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA), Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS), Equine Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). All are analysed in our laboratory.

What do the results mean?

The report shows the genotype and inheritance pattern of each variant. It is a breeding-decision tool: it guides which crosses to avoid, it does not guarantee the absence of disease.

How is the sample taken?

Buccal swab or 0.5–1 ml EDTA blood. The kit ships free to Spain, the EU and the UK.