Re: Research on behalf of Fjords

2005-08-12 Thread ssfarms
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Why would you breed any mare or stallion that could carry the LW gene > without doing the blood test first? It only cost $25 to find out if your > horse is a carrier." Because this was in 1980---I believe this was before the test had been developed. B

Re: Research on behalf of Fjords

2005-08-12 Thread Reena Giola
This message is from: "Reena Giola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My girlfriend's mare had the lethal white. Most gorgeous colt we had ever seen..and he had to be put down. was so extremely sad. at the time (this was in early'97) I don't think it was talked about much in the paint horse circle. My

Re: Research on behalf of Fjords

2005-08-12 Thread Lisa Wiley
This message is from: "Lisa Wiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Barb, Why would you breed any mare or stallion that could carry the LW gene without doing the blood test first? It only cost $25 to find out if your horse is a carrier. No mare should have to go through carrying a foal to be put down.

RE: Research on behalf of Fjords

2005-08-12 Thread ssfarms
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean Ernest wrote: The Lethal white > occurs in paints,,I forget which,Overo, I think. breeding two with a lot > of white may produce an lethal whit..Many don't even survive to be born. Jean, You are right about it being Overo that produces the lethal w

RE: Research on behalf of Fjords

2005-08-11 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You can see the picture of the Kvit on the NFHR website, gallery, colors. He has pink skin, would be white if he were clean, probably blue eyes. light hooves. I bet he is a beautiful horse. The Lethal white occurs in paints,,I forget whic

RE: Research on behalf of Fjords

2005-08-11 Thread Skeels, Mark A \(GE Healthcare\)
12:33 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Research on behalf of Fjords This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Some really constructive ideas here. What about the possibilities of getting some of the breeders to participate in roundtables or presentations which could then be distributed via all the wonderful electronic media which we have. Comments?

Re: Research on behalf of Fjords

2005-08-11 Thread spiekath
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Some really constructive ideas here. What about the possibilities of getting some of the breeders to participate in roundtables or presentations which could then be distributed via all the wonderful electronic media which we have. Not everyone is going

Re: Research on behalf of Fjords

2005-08-10 Thread Warren Stockwell
taping and do video sales of evals. Have a mentor go through them with the newbies. There's a lot more thoughts in here SCARY : )) But I gotta take care of a sick kid. Roberta - Original Message - From: "Lori Albrough" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, Augu

Re: Research on behalf of Fjords

2005-08-10 Thread Lori Albrough
This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I was just wondering what the technical definition of stallion "over-selection" is? Isn't stallion selection a natural phenomenon, in the wild that is? Not every male horse will grow up to breed, only the fastest, strongest, most macho o

Re: Stallion Evaluations (was research on behalf of Fjords)

2005-08-02 Thread Ruth Bushnell
This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message is from: Mariposa Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It was I who brought up the subject of Stallion Evaluations in America. It was more of an educational goal for our stallion owners. What I wanted to accomplish by this is t

research on behalf of fjords

2005-08-02 Thread Ursula & Brian Jensen
This message is from: "Ursula & Brian Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ruthieagain, evaluation means education NOT mandatory use of specific stallions. If all stallions are evaluated the mare owners would have an education tool for selection.(what is so difficult to understand here?)..they would st

Re: Stallion Evaluations (was research on behalf of Fjords)

2005-08-02 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think one of the aggravating things about "all stallions" evaluated is the control issue. We are under so many rules and regulations from our Govt. to get us all in narrow line that not only is the evaluation of all stallions not possible b

Stallion Evaluations (was research on behalf of Fjords)

2005-08-02 Thread Mariposa Farm
This message is from: Mariposa Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Ruth, It was I who brought up the subject of Stallion Evaluations in America. (Which I'm sure you know is being done in a similar fashion in European countries, and has been for quite some time). It was not my intent to have our gen

Re: Research on behalf of Fjords

2005-08-01 Thread Lisa Wiley
This message is from: "Lisa Wiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ruthie, I would have to agree with you. I breed Portuguese water dogs. About fifteen years ago a recessive genetic disease was discovered and a gene marker test was developed to identify carriers. The club recommended spaying and neute

Research on behalf of Fjords

2005-08-01 Thread Ruth Bushnell
This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In reading the Minutes in the spring issue of the Fjord Herald I came across an item that galvanized my unbridled interest. It says, "Evaluation-the board discussed a member's proposal that every stallion be evaluated" ..and went on to say