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The Friesian horse, famed for its sleek black beauty and skyrocketing value, is in peril as obsessive breeding for “purity” fuels a genetic crisis. With stallions commanding thousands and semen selling for 1500 euros, breeders are pushing the limits — but at a cost: rising defects in eyes, stomachs, and intestines. One breeder’s hotline is flooded with reports, warning that without intervention, the iconic breed could vanish in decades. Research shows 30% of foals descend from just 10 stallions — a dangerously narrow gene pool. While the breeders’ association KFPS vows to prioritize health with new guidelines by October, they’ve rejected proposals to limit stallion offspring or import outsiders, citing potential legal trouble. The future of the Friesian horse hangs in the balance — caught between luxury demand and biological collapse.

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