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Warmblood fragile foal syndrome type 1 (WFFS) is a defect of connective tissue that causes hyperextensibility and abnormally thin, fragile skin.
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specimen | Hair, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue |
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General information
Warmblood fragile foal syndrome type 1 (WFFS) is a defect of connective tissue that causes hyperextensibility and abnormally thin, fragile skin. The skin is also susceptible to open lesions.
Clinical features
Symptoms of WFFS are present from birth and include hyperextensibility, abnormally thin, fragile skin of the horse. Affected horses may also develop floppy ears, hyperextensible limb joints, hematoma, seroma, hydrops, air under the skin and premature birth.
Additional information
References
Pubmed ID: 25637337
Omia ID: 1982