Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Congenital nutritional myodegeneration in a neonatal foal.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- MacQuarrie, Jessie
- Affiliation:
- Department of Health Management
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 2-day-old Quarter Horse colt was taken to the Atlantic Veterinary College because he was very weak and had diarrhea. Tests showed that his mother's diet likely led to a condition called nutritional myodegeneration, which affects muscle health. The colt received fluids and antibiotics to help him recover. He responded well to the treatment and was sent home in good health with a positive outlook for the future.
Abstract
A 2-day-old Quarter Horse colt was presented to the Atlantic Veterinary College for recumbency and diarrhea. Dietary history of the dam, serum biochemistry findings, and whole blood selenium levels were consistent with nutritional myodegeneration. The patient was treated successfully with fluid therapy and broad-spectrum antimicrobials. Recovery was uneventful, and the patient was discharged with a favorable prognosis.
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