I figured I'd share this with you guys on HoFo since I've been talking about PSSM2 for the last forever! :lol:
A hair test for PSSM type 2 is finally on the market. This is really exciting because PSSM type 2 has always been limited to a muscle biopsy diagnosis, and the way to differentiate between Type 2 and other muscle myopathies that are only diagnose-able via biopsy has been limited.
My own horse is negative for type 2, so we're still waiting on answers, but this test might hold the answer for other people.
As an aside, my horse got to be one of the last horses used in perfecting the test, so it feels pretty cool to have been involved in something so science-y! haha
Here's a quote from their website that describes PSSM2 [Learning Center - Health | EquiSeq ]. Basically it reads very similarly to PSSM1, despite being a completely different disease:
Buy PSSM2 Test | EquiSeq
[also, I am sharing this for knowledge-purposes only. I am in no way affiliated with EquiSeq -other than having my horse's DNA included in their testing process- and I am not getting anything in return for sharing this. I'm only sharing it because I think other horse owners could benefit! ]
A hair test for PSSM type 2 is finally on the market. This is really exciting because PSSM type 2 has always been limited to a muscle biopsy diagnosis, and the way to differentiate between Type 2 and other muscle myopathies that are only diagnose-able via biopsy has been limited.
My own horse is negative for type 2, so we're still waiting on answers, but this test might hold the answer for other people.
As an aside, my horse got to be one of the last horses used in perfecting the test, so it feels pretty cool to have been involved in something so science-y! haha
Here's a quote from their website that describes PSSM2 [Learning Center - Health | EquiSeq ]. Basically it reads very similarly to PSSM1, despite being a completely different disease:
This particular myopathy is predominantly found in QH's and related breeds, so if you have suspicions about your horse, now you can test away! :happydance:
Buy PSSM2 Test | EquiSeq
[also, I am sharing this for knowledge-purposes only. I am in no way affiliated with EquiSeq -other than having my horse's DNA included in their testing process- and I am not getting anything in return for sharing this. I'm only sharing it because I think other horse owners could benefit! ]