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Equine Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis
(HYPP): Gene marker testing is now available for Equine Hyperkalemia! Many Appaloosas today are affected with HYPP through out crossing to certain Quarter horse bloodlines who carry the HYPP gene. Most often, these out cross foals were born a solid color and sold in sale barns, auctions, and sales as grade horses for little money. After one or more years of ownership, these horses begin to color out and the new owner realizes that he or she owns an Appaloosa. With no proof of parentage, the owner decides to register this horse in the Hardship registration of the AApA, Inc. Although not mandatory at this time, the AApA, Inc. feels very strongly that these horses should be tested for HYPP in order to keep the defective gene out of the Appaloosa gene pool your horse is about to enter through its registration. A tested horse means peace of mind for the owner--not facing possible legalities and/or liabilities that can and may be enforced on owners of untested positive and/or positive tested horses used for breeding and/or sale purposes. Because of the accuracy and availability of gene marker testing, denial and ignorance is not and should not be recommended. Along with many others, be prepared to exercise your best legal possibility to attach your test results to the application for registration and the results will be listed on your new registration certificate. Should you want to sell your horse or use it for breeding, the test results will be very beneficial to you. Test results are returned within 7 to 10 days. Have your horse tested today! |