Albuquerque, New Mexico

October 16, 2026

EquiSeq has posted a video of a webinar entitled Understanding HERDA: A Veterinarian’s Perspective on Genetics & Management on the Decoding Horse Health channel on YouTube.

The webinar features Dr. Abby McElroy, DVM, who has conducted research on horses with HERDA (Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia), a genetic condition that can have a significant impact on horse health and breeding decisions.

In this educational webinar, Dr. Abigail McElroy, DVM, MS, veterinarian, HERDA researcher, and PhD candidate at UMass Chan Medical School, will share her expertise on:

 What HERDA is and how it affects horses

 The genetics and inheritance behind the disease

 Diagnosis, DNA testing, and why it matters

 Current management strategies and what the future of HERDA research looks like

She’ll be joined by Paul Szauter, PhD, Founder & Chief Scientific Officer of EquiSeq, for an engaging discussion on the science behind HERDA and what every horse owner, breeder, and equine professional should know.

Whether you’re a horse owner, breeder, veterinarian, or simply passionate about equine health, this is an opportunity to learn from experts at the forefront of equine genetics research.