Hola a todos.
Parece que se trata de una noticia bastante reciente y seria.
La leí hace un par de días en la revista online TheHorse.com .
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Researchers Pinpoint Link Between Appaloosa Coloring and Night Blindness
by: Edited Press Release
November 21 2007, Article # 10852
Appaloosas with coat patterns indicating they are homozygous for LP, the main gene responsible for Appaloosa spotting, are affected by congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB), according to new research by Lynne Sandmeyer, DVM, DVSc, Dipl. ACVO, associate professor at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.
What does this mean for Appaloosas and their owners?
"CSNB-affected horses are healthy, viable and useful horses," Sandmeyer said. "This is a manageable condition, and if owners know their horses are affected by this disease, they can put measures into place that keep their horses--and their families--safe."
Co-researcher Sheila Archer adds, "Most owners who participated in the CSNB study were surprised to learn their horse was affected. This tells us that these horses are very well adapted to their state. With a little help, we can make their lives even easier and safer."
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Si no he leído mal , los caballos con capas LpLp ( moteados homocigotos ) tienen ceguera nocturna. Es decir , de día ven bien pero en condiciones de oscuridad no ven nada o casi nada. El mismo artículo indica que muchos propietarios ni siquiera se habían percatado de la deficiencia.
Imagino que podría haber problemas incluso de día si nos sorprende un día especialmente oscuro ...sin descontar algún improbable eclipse de sol.
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Que conste que a mí me encantan los caballos "appaloosa", moteados ( por "spotted" ), güinduris ( México ) o pintados ( Argentina ).
Saludos cordiales. Siempre que puedo me encanta consultar vuestros mensajes en el foro.
Miquel