SCID stands for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency - it is a recessive disease 
Genetic Testing is Available
SCID foals have a defect in their immune system - the look normal as foals as long as they receive antibodies from the mares colostrum but will die within six months from infections that they cannot fight.
Genetic Testing is AvailableSCID foals have a defect in their immune system - the look normal as foals as long as they receive antibodies from the mares colostrum but will die within six months from infections that they cannot fight.
There is no treatment.
SCID is found in Arabians and related breeds..