Equine Muscle Disorders 101

In this video, Dr. Erica Lacher of Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic breaks down some of the common muscle disorders in horses. Topics include PSSM 1 & 2, Exertional Rhabdomyolysis, Myofibrillar Myopathy, Myosin Heavy Chain Myopathy, and more. She also discusses 5 panel testing and 6 panel testing. This video was originally created as bonus content for the Official Patrons of our podcast, Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth. If you'd like to become a Patron, you can find all the details at Patreon.com/straightfromthehorsedoctorsmouth

[@JanNierzwick]

Thanks Dr Lacher! I appreciate you breaking things down into simple, easy to understand comparisons. Emmy was diagnosed by Dr Valberg with MFM and VEM through biopsies when we returned to Michigan last year. Then later Cushings. Rehab and strict management has gotten her competing again at PSG. I thought our competition days were done. And here we are!!! Love your podcasts and videos! Hope you are well!!

[@justinboydlong8542]

Hi Jan!!! Glad to hear things are going better than expected with Emmy 🙂 That's great to hear!!

[@yvonneschouten8973]

Thank you for explaining and sharing all these important facts!! Very helpful 🙌

[@barbarag778]

Love your shows and podcasts! I knew a horse that had shivers! No one knew what it was, but he did exactly as you described for the farrier. And it was not comfortable for him, it was hard to watch him be shod. The farrier was very patient tho. So interesting to finally know what the problem was :). Thanks for putting out such a quality program!

[@ayrochannel7536]

Thanks for the nice explanations❤

[@ForestDunes]

First time I've heard of MHCM as possible side effect of Strangles vaccine. Good to know.