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Draft Horse Dog — Clinical Risk Profile | VetTools | VetTools Clinical Intelligence

Draft Horse

EQUINE· GIANT· Lifespan: 18-25 years

📋 Breed Predispositions

Condition	Prevalence	Onset	Severity	Screening
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM)	36% (Belgians)	2+ years	SEVERE	GYS1 genetic test
Shivers (Equine Shivers)	Elevated in drafts	5-10 years	MODERATE RISK	Gait evaluation during backing, hindlimb hyperflexion
Chronic Progressive Lymphedema	Common in feathered breeds	2-5 years	MODERATE RISK	Limb palpation, skin fold inspection

Test	Breed Normal	General Range	Note
Creatine Kinase (CK)	100-400 IU/L	86-414 IU/L	Baseline CK may be higher in drafts due to muscle mass. Monitor trends rather than single values. CK > 10,000 suggests PSSM episode or myopathy.

Aggressive padding, MAP > 80 mmHg, rotate patient q90 min if > 2 hrs. CRI dobutamine if hypotensive. Assisted/pooled recovery.