Sometimes we get those mystery lameness cases we just can’t figure out.
They may be stiff some days and fine others, or have a seemingly shifting lameness, or really reactive to things like weather, exercise, vaccines, and more.
Some of these cases need a lot of extra management, and it can feel like trying to hit a moving target when figuring out how to rehab them.
I have had a few of these cases where things weren’t going as planned, and finally they were diagnosed with muscle issues- things like PSSM, PSSM2, MFM, MIM and its variants. Once they were managed based on anecdotal evidence of what can help, I saw these cases thrive.
So I decided to reach out to Marion Otto, an equine nutrition consultant who works with all kinds of horses, but has a lot of extensive experience with muscle myopathy cases. She and I talked about the various variants, the diagnostics used, and some management tips to help them become more sound.
You can hear the entire episode on any podcast app under “The Humble Hoof,” or directly at this link.
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