Born to die: The SCIENCE behind Lethal Foal Syndrome

Nothing more surprising then finding a newborn foal completely white, some quickly claim it will die and that there is no hope. Why? And are all white foals destined to die? What is behind the lethality of the Lethal White Foal Syndrome. The link between color and this condition goes deeper then you think. Correction 13:37- Foal mis-identified as Sabino, in fact probably a carrier of two W mutation _______________________________________________________________ 🔗 More Ways to Connect: For more information, references on research topics and for supporting the channel head to my Patreon page   / thescienceofraisinghorses   To connect with me to discuss anything related to horses book a free 30 minute chat with me at this link: https://calendly.com/scienceofbreedin... To find me on Social Media:   / formosussporthorses   For business contact only: [email protected] Disclaimer: (This video is/ is not sponsored.) ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 00:00 - Intro 00:32-What makes horses white 02:45-How does the biology lead to this 05:52-The genetic culprit 07:51-The odd looking heterozygous 11:04-The devil is always in the details 13:15-What about the other white horses? Disclaimer: There is no single way to do anything with horses. All I can do is share the way I do things, why I do them and how I got to where I am. The content provided in this video is based on my personal experiences and research. I am not a licensed veterinarian. Any information shared here should not be considered professional advice. I always recommended to consult with a qualified veterinarian who REALLY should be part of your support team. I do not assume any responsibility for actions taken based on the information presented in this video. #equine science, #equinegenetics,#breedinghorses, #foalraising,#science,#biology