Selenium Deficiency In Horses

Selenium is a trace mineral that is found in soil, and an essential micronutrient for horses...

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Role of Selenium in Horses

Horses need selenium for optimal cellular function. In conjunction with vitamin E, selenium acts as an antioxidant protecting healthy cells and maintains the proper circulation of thyroid hormones...

Signs of Selenium Deficiency in Horses

Although symptoms can be far-ranging,  there are distinct signs of selenium deficiencies...

Selenium intake should be monitored, especially when supplementing specifically for this trace mineral. Extremely high doses of selenium will cause acute toxicity and possibly death, but these cases are very rare...

Correcting Selenium Deficiency in Horses

Checking Your Resources

Most commercial feeds and grains contain small amounts of selenium. Regardless of whether you suspect a selenium deficiency, horse owners can test their soil and hay for micronutrients...

Supplementation

Due to the toxicity potential, selenium has been labeled as an environmental hazard despite the necessity for optimal cell function in horses...

Supplementation: Products

1. Horse Health Vita E & Selenium Crumbles 2. AniMed Vitamin E and Selenium 3. UltraCruz Equine Selenium Yeast 4. Farnam Vita-Min E & Selenium

Although the FDA recommended dosage of selenium for horses may seem small, selenium is a powerful necessity in your horse’s diet. It is important to examine feed, pasture, and added forage for selenium content...

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