Introduction

Introduction to muscular pathologies

At every opportunity, practice palpating and identifying normal structures. It is crucial that you understand what is normal in order to identify what is abnormal.

The three key points in approaching working equine muscular cases are:

  1. Know your anatomy
  2. Think about how to manage the condition rather than cure
  3. Accept that finding actual cause is not always possible
Exertional rhabdomyolysis