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I have a gelding just turned 4 by Cavalier 2 4 Joy and he is a joy to own, not quite as big as I had hoped at 15.2 but may get another inch, he is fairly plain to look at but a nice head and moves beautifully - he has the best temperament and tries so hard, very clever and picks things up...

I was first told hepatitis C now it has been confirmed as Hepatitis (without the C!)- so doe does anyone have any information on this. Thanks

Does anyone have any information or advice regarding the passing of hep c? I sent a healthy mare to a registered stud in May 07, in May 08 she produced a beautiful foal but became ill shortly afterwards. She has since been diagnosed with hepititus C, recently the foal has shown lost of...

Thanks for this. I have spoken with my vets and they are going to blood test the foal, although I understand they cannot diagnose conclusively from bloods but if a liver abnormality is shown they will do a biopsy. The foal was a long considered plan as he is the grandsonof the horse I have...

I have recently discovered that a mare I loaned to use as a brood mare has chronic hepititus C. She was fit throughout the pregnancy (and swabbed prior to going to stud) After foaling, she appeared fine but had not passed any droppings in the first 24hrs and was jaundiced, a vet was called and...

I have recently discovered that a mare I loaned to use as a brood mare has chronic hepititus C. She was fit throughout the pregnancy (and swabbed prior to going to stud) After foaling, she appeared fine but had not passed any droppings in the first 24hrs and was jaundiced, a vet was called and...