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>I think Friesian breeding really has its pro's and >con's, and I am starting to see why people are >starting to use them for crossbreeding, as Alex said >above. The gene pool is so small, but then what can be >expected when they are coming from just 3 stallions >and a handful of mares? I am feeling a little negative >at the moment, as Ive just lost a young Friesian colt >to a genetic defect, which was unapparent to anyone up >until he got severe colic. He was sadly PTS as the >defect was not able to be repaired. Unfortunately, due >to this specific defect not being seen in the Friesian >before, the dutch are unwilling to look at at further, >and do not believe it to be a new problem with the >Friesian, even though,the top vet surgeons who dealt >with him, have told me different. He had a low >inbreeding %, however, its made me extremely cautious. >I'd be terrifed to use one of the newer stallions now >for breeding - I'd definately stick to the old! I'm >sure your mare will be ok - have you tried semen from >a different stallion/ or maybe wait until next year >when she's a little more mature?

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