Appaloosas at Risk for Moon Blindness

Did you know that Appaloosas are 8 times more likely to develop blindness than other breeds of horse? Watch this video to find out why! It's called moon blindness” or Equine Recurrent Uveitis (ERU).
Didn't catch the links at the end of the video? Find out more about the condition here:
ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health...
AND here:
extension.umn.edu/horse-healt...
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[@user-og9mp9pp2d]

I love how much thought and effort MSER puts into educating viewers.

[@mountainshadowsequine]

Thank you!! 💗💗💗

[@aaronjohn6586]

Great information and appreciate your thoroughness.

[@mountainshadowsequine]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@Jesswithponies]

I have a 32yo welsh pony who is a varnish roan and hes fully blind in one eye and partially blind in the other. We only found out in the last half of last year and hes still happy to live out the rest of his days 💙

[@mountainshadowsequine]

Glad to hear he's comfortable and happy!

[@user-if2nf4us7y]

I had an appt with moon blindness, I didn't even know, for 6 months, he did every thing I asked of him. From loading in trailer, to rides
What trooper,

[@mountainshadowsequine]

💗

[@Cav.the.best.pony.123]

Would an appy cross be more at risk to? Or is it just a pure bred ( my horse is a cross but he has the appy coat) ❤

[@mountainshadowsequine]

Good question. We aren't total experts on the condition and research is ongoing, but my understanding is that it is carriers of the LP gene who are at greater risk. With one copy of the allele, there is some risk, and with two even greater risk. As a cross, I imagine your horse is likely at lower risk. I understand there are genetic tests to help diagnose the presence of the gene. The links in the description should have more information!