It is quite probable that many people have never heard of chronic progressive lymphedema. However, if you have spent time with draft horses, chances are much more likely that you are familiar with the condition. This painful, debilitating disease has been identified in Shires, Clydesdales, and Belgians (especially those actually in Belgium). "Percherons, Suffolk Punches, Friesians, and other

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