Lavender Foal Syndrome
(LFS)
Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS) also known as Coat Color Dilution Lethal (CCDL), is a recessive genetic disorder. Affected foals often have a difficult delivery, problems standing at birth and usually has episodes where the foal rigidly extends its limbs, neck and back. These episodes tend to resemble a seizure, although the affected foal does not seem normal between episode. All affected foals are usually euthanized within days of birth.
Studies show that the prevalence of carriers in the Egyptian Arabian population is around 10%. The SNP mutation that causes LFS has not been detected in other breeds. Testing for this mutation in horses with no Arabian blood lines is not recommended however, in cases where pedigree is not known testing could be a useful tool to prevent
possible affected foals.
Test now available - please see 'order now' section above to submit samples.
Pricing: £35.00 per test (inclusive of tax, certification included free of charge)
Turnaround time: 7 business days.
Results: Phoned, faxed or e-mailed. Testing certificate dispatched after conclusion of test.
