Genetic risk factor for equine eye cancer identified

Thursday, May 25, 2017 - 08:42 in Health & Medicine

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common cancer found in equine eyes and the second most common tumor of the horse overall. Thanks to a recent genetic study led by UC Davis, horse owners can now identify horses at risk for ocular SCC and make informed breeding decisions.

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