Besides Haflingers,
ocular SCC commonly affects other breeds, including Appaloosas, Belgians, Percherons and Arabians.
Participation Requirements: Haflinger, Belgian, Percheron, Appaloosa, and Arabian Horses with confirmed
ocular SCC (confirmed by pathology), or horses that have not been diagnosed with
ocular SCC that are at least 13 years old.
Participation for horses with confirmed
ocular SCC involves providing (1) a copy of a pathology report confirming
ocular SCC, (2) the horse's registered name for pedigree analysis, and (3) a blood or hair sample.
Initial Evaluation for Participation: Any horse with confirmed
ocular SCC does not need to be evaluated in person to participate.
Horses that have not had
ocular SCC and are at least 13 years old will need to be examined by a boarded veterinary ophthalmologist to confirm that they do not have
ocular SCC.
Horses that are suspicious for
ocular SCC are invited to participate, but confirmation would be required prior to inclusion in the study.