MFM Study
MFM Data Collection
Learn about ongoing research
The basis for myofibrillar myopathy (MFM) in Warmblood horses appears to be related to the individual effects of diet, exercise, and training on gene and protein responses to exercise with downstream effects on muscle mass, alignment of contractile proteins, mitochondrial function, and oxidative stress. The basis for MFM in Arabian horses appears to be related to a need for enhanced synthesis of a specific amino acid called cysteine, decreased cysteine-based antioxidants, and oxidative stress. To continue studying these relationships, Dr. Stephanie Valberg is collecting data on the response of horses to MFM Pellet.
“In our studies, horses with MFM improved considerably once their diets were modified to include the recommended ratios of energy sources and MFM Pellet to support muscle repair and recovery,” Dr. Valberg said.
Dr. Valberg’s research is currently ongoing. If you have any questions about the study, please contact Dr. Valberg.
“I have a young horse that I have struggled with as far as his ability to perform comfortably. I have trained several horses from Training level to Grand Prix and the feel of this horse just had me stumped. MFM Pellet started helping within three days. He has been on it for a month now and he’s like a different horse. He warms up like a normal horse and now actually has some suspension in his strides! I am so thankful I found this product!”–Dressage trainer Erin Jorgensen