In April 2018, the AHS issued an initial statement regarding Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome (WFFS), advising the membership regarding this genetic condition and suggesting that carrier-to-carrier breedings be avoided.  This statement also announced the appointment of the AHS’ WFFS Task Force to investigate WFFS and provide recommendations to the AHS Board.  A few weeks later […]

The response to the AHS’s announcement regarding WFFS testing through UC Davis has been overwhelmingly positive (see below for the original announcement). However, to receive the AHS’s negotiated price on the testing, the following clarifications are provided: You must be a current member of the AHS. You must be the owner of record with the […]

Earlier this month the AHS was made aware of a U.S. warmblood foal that veterinary and genetic experts determined to be afflicted with a rare genetic disease referred to as Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome (WFFS) (see e.g., http://equiseq.com/learning_center/health/warmblood-fragile-foal-syndrome-wffs).  WFFS foals exhibit extreme skin fragility, especially at the joints.  The disease cannot be treated or cured […]