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Horse Lethal White Overo Syndrome (LWO)


Lethal White Overo Syndrome (LWO) is a genetic disorder affecting horses, primarily linked to the Overo coat pattern. This condition causes foals to be born with an underdeveloped colon, leading to fatal intestinal complications shortly after birth. DNA testing for LWO is essential for breeders to identify carriers and prevent breeding two carriers together, reducing the risk of affected foals. By using a reliable LWO DNA test, horse owners can make informed breeding decisions and promote healthier bloodlines. Early detection through genetic screening helps safeguard the future of Overo-patterned horses. Ensure your breeding program includes LWO testing for responsible and ethical horse breeding. Protect your horses and improve herd health with accurate Lethal White Overo Syndrome DNA testing.

Abbreviation : LWO
Analysed mutation : EDNRB
Inheritance : Autosomal Recessive

Acronym

LWO

Observed frequency

Common

Clinical severity

Severe

Clinical classification

Developmental Disorders

Analysed mutation

EDNRB

Mode of inheritance

Autosomal Recessive (Complete)

Test summary:

Lethal White Overo Syndrome (LWO) is a genetic disorder affecting foals born with the overo coat pattern. It is caused by a mutation in the endothelin receptor B (EDNRB) gene. Foals with LWO are born all or mostly white and suffer from an underdeveloped colon, leading to fatal intestinal blockages. DNA testing can identify carriers of the LWO gene, helping breeders avoid mating two carriers. This test is essential for responsible breeding to prevent the birth of affected foals.

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Overview of Lethal White Overo Syndrome (LWO)

Lethal White Overo Syndrome (LWO) is a genetic disorder found in horses, particularly affecting those with a specific coat color pattern known as the overo pattern. This condition is caused by a mutation in the gene responsible for the development of certain neural crest cells, which play a crucial role in the formation of the digestive tract and pigmentation. Horses affected by LWO typically exhibit certain visible characteristics, but the most significant issues arise internally, leading to severe health complications.

Symptoms and Clinical Signs

The most notable clinical signs of Lethal White Overo Syndrome manifest shortly after birth. Affected foals are usually born with a distinctive white coat and blue eyes. However, they face major health challenges, primarily related to their gastrointestinal system. The most critical symptom is the failure of the foal to pass feces, indicating a lack of proper intestinal development. This can lead to colic and, ultimately, death within days of birth if not addressed.

Genetics and Inheritance

Lethal White Overo Syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning that both parents must carry the gene mutation for an offspring to be affected. Horses that are carriers of the LWO gene may not display any symptoms themselves, but when two carriers breed, there is a 25% chance that the resulting foal will inherit the condition. Understanding the genetics behind LWO is crucial for breeders who wish to avoid producing affected foals.

Importance of DNA Testing

DNA testing for Lethal White Overo Syndrome is essential for responsible breeding practices. By identifying carrier horses, breeders can make informed decisions to minimize the risk of producing affected foals. This proactive approach not only helps in maintaining the health of the horses but also promotes ethical breeding standards within the equine community. The availability of DNA tests has significantly contributed to reducing the incidence of LWO in breeding programs.

Conclusion

Lethal White Overo Syndrome is a serious genetic condition that poses significant risks to foals born with the overo coat pattern. Through genetic testing and responsible breeding practices, the equine industry can work towards reducing the occurrence of this syndrome. Awareness and education about LWO are vital for breeders, veterinarians, and horse owners to ensure the health and well-being of affected horses and prevent the continuation of this genetic disorder.


Breed recognized for the test : Lethal White Overo Syndrome (LWO)

  • Abeia
  • Abyssinian
  • Adaev
  • Aegidienberger
  • Akhal-Teke
  • Akhaltekinskaya
  • Alberta Wild Horse
  • Alogo kypriakis ektrofis
  • Alpine
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  • Altai
  • American Cream Draft
  • American Crème and White Horse
  • American Miniature
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  • American Paint
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  • Bulgarian Heavy Draft Horse
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  • Calvinia
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  • Finnhorse
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  • Gayo
  • Gazal
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  • Gemlik
  • German Bessarabian
  • German Coach
  • German Riding Pony
  • German Warmblood
  • Giawf
  • Gidran
  • Glasinacki
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  • Gotland Pony
  • Great Horse
  • Greenbank Army
  • Groninger horse
  • Guanzhong
  • Guba
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  • Guy Fawkes River National Park Brumby
  • Hackney
  • Hackney Pony
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  • Haflinger
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  • Hausa
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  • Henson
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  • Hinis
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  • Horro
  • Horse
  • Hungarian Sport Horse
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  • Ialomita
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  • Internationales Oldenburger Springpferd
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  • Irish Cob Crossbred
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  • Irish Draught
  • Irish Miniature
  • Irish Pony
  • Irish Sport Horse
  • Irish Sporthorse
  • Irish Warmblood
  • Islandic Horse
  • Iyi
  • Jabe
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  • Jaf
  • Japanese Draft
  • Javakhuri Harness Horse
  • Jawa
  • Jeju Horse
  • Jianchang
  • Jilin
  • Jinjiang
  • Jinzhou
  • Jofi
  • Jumli
  • Jutland Horse
  • Kabarda
  • Kachchhi Sindhi
  • Kafa
  • Kahilan
  • Kaimanawa ' Wild' Horse
  • Kallblodstravare
  • Kalmutskaya
  • Kanata Pony
  • Karabair
  • Karabakh
  • Karacabey Halfbred Arab
  • Karacabey-Nonius
  • Karachai
  • Karakachan horse
  • Karatschaewer
  • Karel'skaya
  • kasaški konj
  • Kathiawari
  • Kazakh
  • Keheilan
  • Kentucky Mountain Saddle
  • Kerqin
  • Kerry Bog Pony
  • Kiger Mustang
  • Kinsky Pferd
  • Kirgiz
  • Kisber Halfbred
  • Kiso
  • Kladruby
  • Klassiek Gelderlander paard
  • Kleines Deutsches Pony
  • Kleines Deutsches Reitpferd
  • Knabstrupper
  • Knabstrupper Horse
  • Kohband
  • Konik Pony
  • Kosciusko Brumby
  • Koto-Koli Pony
  • Krk Island pony
  • Kuda Padi
  • kuda-Pacu Indonesia
  • Kumykskaya
  • Kun Kinsky
  • Kundido feral
  • Kuningan
  • Kurdi
  • Kushum
  • Kushumskaya
  • Kustanai
  • Kuznetskaya Porodnaya Gruppa
  • KWPN
  • L'arabe-barbe
  • Lac La Croix Indian Pony
  • Lämminverinen Ravihevonen
  • Landais
  • Latvian Draught
  • Latvian Harness
  • Latvijas š?irne
  • Lavradeiro
  • Le poney des Mogods
  • Lehmkuhlener Pony
  • Lenkoran
  • Leonharder
  • Leutstettener
  • Lewitzer
  • Lezginskaya
  • Lichuan
  • Lipitsa
  • Lipizzan horse
  • Lippizan
  • Lithuanian Cart
  • Lithuanian Heavy Draft
  • Ljutomerski kasac
  • Llanero
  • Local Horse
  • Local Moldavian
  • Locale
  • Loire
  • Lokaiskaya
  • Lombok
  • Long Mynd
  • Losina
  • Lovetskaya
  • Lower Caucasus
  • Lundy
  • Lusitanian
  • M' Par
  • M'bayar
  • Ma
  • Ma?opolski
  • Ma?opolski w starym typie
  • Magyar Hidegvéru
  • Maine
  • Makasar
  • Makra
  • Malakan
  • Maneghi
  • Mangalarga
  • Mangalarga Marchador
  • Manipuri Pony
  • Manx
  • Marajoara
  • Maremmano
  • Marismeña
  • Marwari
  • Mazari
  • Mecklenburg
  • Media sangre
  • medzimurski konj
  • Megruli Horse
  • Merak Saktenpata
  • Merens Pony
  • Mexican Pony
  • Mezenskaya
  • Minahasa
  • Mini Shetland Pony
  • Miniature
  • Miniature Horse
  • Miniature Mediterranean Donkey
  • Miniature Pony
  • Miniatures
  • Minusinsk
  • Misaki
  • Misko
  • Missouri Fox Trotter
  • Missouri Fox Trotting Horse
  • Mixed Breed
  • Miyako
  • Moldovenesca
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  • Mongolian
  • Mongolian - Ujumqin
  • Montana Traveler
  • Moravsky teplokrevnik
  • Morgan
  • Morocco Spotted
  • Morochuca
  • Morochuco Chumbivilcano
  • Mossi
  • Mountain pony
  • Mugalzhar
  • Mulassier du Poitou
  • Murgese
  • Murinsulaner horse
  • Mustang
  • Myngad
  • Mytilene Pony
  • Namagdi National Park Brumby
  • Namaqua Pony
  • Namib Horse
  • Nanbu
  • Napoletano
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  • Narym
  • Native Racehorse
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  • Newolexandrian heavy draft
  • Ngua Noi
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  • Ningqiang
  • Nivernais
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  • Nordestino
  • Nordlandshest lyngshest
  • Nordsvensk Brukshäst
  • Nordsvensk travare
  • Noric
  • Norman Cob
  • Norsk varmblod
  • Northern Ardennes
  • Novoaltaiskaya
  • Obva
  • OISK
  • Old Kladruby Horse
  • Oldenburg
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  • Onega
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  • Österreichisches Kaltblut
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  • Ostfriesisch-altoldenburgisches Schweres Warmblut
  • Ostpreußisches Warmblut Trakehner Abstammung
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  • Palomino
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  • Pantaneiro
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  • Paso Peruano
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  • Peruana
  • Peruano de paso
  • Peruvian Paso
  • Pfalz Ardenner Kaltblut
  • Philippine Pony
  • Piebald and Skewbald
  • Pindos
  • Pineia- Geogalidiko- Georgaludiko
  • Pinkafö
  • Pinto
  • Pleven Horse
  • Podveleski
  • Poitevin
  • Poitou Donkey
  • Polesskaya
  • Polish Coldblood
  • Polish Konik
  • Polish Trakehner
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  • Polo Argentino
  • Polski ko? szlachetny pó?krwi
  • Ponei da Terceira
  • Poney
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  • Poni
  • Ponny Welch
  • Pony
  • Pony di Esperia
  • Pony Of the Americas
  • Ponys
  • Posavina
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  • Pura raza española
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  • Quarter Horse
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  • Rancher
  • Rassegruppe der Deutschen Reitpferde
  • Rassegruppe Schweres Warmblut
  • Raza Iberica - Portugiesisches Sportpferd
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  • Rheinish Westphalian Draught Horse
  • Rhenish Warmblood
  • Riding Horse
  • Rila Mountain
  • Rocky Mountain
  • Romanian Draft
  • Romanian Mountain
  • Romanian Sport horse
  • Romanian Trotter
  • Rostopchin
  • Rottal
  • Rumelian Pony
  • Russian
  • Russian Courser
  • Russian Draft
  • Russian Heavy Draft
  • Russian Trotter
  • Russkaya krovnaya verkhovaya
  • Russkii Tyazhelovoz
  • SA Miniature Horse
  • SA Sporting horse
  • SA Warm Blood
  • Sabih
  • Sable Island Pony
  • Sachsen-Anhaltiner Warmblut
  • Sächsisch-Thüringisches Schweres Warmblut
  • Sächsisches Warmblut
  • Saddlebred
  • Sahel
  • Salernitano
  • Samand
  • Sandelwood
  • Sanfratellano
  • Sanhe
  • Saône-et-Loire
  • Saqallwiya
  • Sarcidano
  • Schleswig Coldblood
  • Schwarzwälder Kaltblut
  • Schweres Warmblut Dänemark
  • Selale
  • Sella Italiano
  • Selle Francais Horse
  • Senne
  • Serrana
  • Shagya Arab
  • Shan Pony
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  • Shetland Pony
  • Shirazi
  • Shire
  • Shirvan
  • Shweimaa
  • Siglavi
  • Silesian Horse
  • Silesian Norik
  • Silla Uruguayo
  • Silver Dapple
  • Sistani
  • Skewbald Piebald
  • Skyros Pony
  • Śląski w starym typie
  • Slovak Warmblood
  • Slovak Warmblood Horse
  • slovenski hladnokrvni konj
  • slovenski toplokrvni konj
  • Slovenský športový pony
  • Small horse
  • Sokolski
  • Somali Pony
  • Songhoï
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  • Soviet Heavy Draft
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  • Spanish Barb
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  • Spanish Jennet
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  • Swedish Riding Pony
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  • Unknown
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  • Xilinguole
  • Xinihe
  • Yabu
  • Yagha
  • Yakutskaya
  • Yanqi
  • Yargha
  • Yiwu
  • yomood
  • Yonaguni
  • Yongning
  • Yorkshire Coach Horse
  • Yunnan - Lijiang
  • Yunnan pony
  • Yushu
  • Yuta
  • Zabaykalskaya
  • Zangersheide
  • Zaniskari Pony
  • Žemaitukai
  • Zhangbei
  • Zhongdian
  • Zweibrücker Warmblut

🧬 Interpretation of genotypes LWO

Genotype
Status
🟡 N/N
Non-carrier - No Risk
🟡 N/LWO
Carrier - No Risk
❌ LWO/LWO
Affected - At Risk

FAQ: understanding the interpretation

What does “Clear” mean?

The animal does not carry the mutation. It will not develop the disease and will not pass it on.

Is a “Carrier” serious?

No. The animal is generally healthy but can transmit the mutation to its offspring.

What if an animal is “Affected”?

It carries two mutated copies. Clinical signs are expected depending on the disease. It should not be bred.

Why are there differences between male / female?

Some diseases are sex-linked, so their expression varies depending on the animal’s sex.



Predict Offspring

N/N (Non-carrier)
N/LWO (Carrier)
LWO/LWO (Affected)

DNA Test FAQ

What does this DNA test detect?

This DNA test detects the mutation associated with Lethal White Overo Syndrome (LWO) in order to identify clear, carrier, or at-risk animals.

Why test a breeding animal?

DNA testing helps breeders plan safer matings and reduce the risk of transmitting the mutation to offspring.

What is the inheritance mode of this test?

The inheritance mode reported for this test is Autosomal Recessive.

Which mutation is analysed in this test?

This test analyses the mutation EDNRB.

Is a carrier animal necessarily affected?

Not necessarily. Interpretation depends on the inheritance pattern and the resulting genotype.

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