>> What is low blood protein? and why / how does it relate to Icelandic >> Horses? > > I suspect others can answer this more professionally, but my understanding > is that the usual level of protein in Iceys' blood would be considered > dangerously low for a "normal" horse. Over the years, there have been > several discussions about these values in the Icey Yahoo lists. [Blood > consists not only of the oxygen carrying red blood cells but many > additional goodies, including considerable amounts of serum albumen > protein. I have heard it suggested that Iceys (possibly like their ice > age ancestors) have lower levels of protein so that the blood continues to > flow well (and does not become viscous) in the hoof and other body parts > that may drop below normal body temperature in the cold; but I have no > clue if that is true or not. <<<
I've never heard of low blood protein in Icelandics. It has been discussed that imports show anemia. Are they the same? similar? Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
