Selenium Function in Horses
...like vitamin E, functions much as a biological antioxidant, and indeed there are a number of deficiency symptoms of selenium that may be partially corrected by vitamin E and vice...
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Some Horses Like Pumpkin Treats
Pumpkin contains an enormous amount of vitamin A and a good supply of vitamins C and E....
Feeding Old Hay
...time it is baled. More vitamin E is lost even with proper storage, and hay that is a year or two old contains almost no vitamin E. Because this nutrient...
Feed Management for Horses with Neurologic Diseases
...these therapeutic effects, as will natural-source vitamin E and selenium. Nano•E ® provides a highly bioavailable natural (d-α-tocopherol), water soluble source of vitamin E to horses through a unique delivery...
Forage-Only Diets for Horses Require Supplementation
Does anything smell as good as a loft filled with fresh hay? Even the best hay, however, can be missing key nutrients for optimal nutrition. The vitamins in hay begin...
Remember the Mare During Weaning
...involves shifting nutritional requirements. Most mares are fed a concentrate feed while lactating because they require the energy as well as the vitamin and mineral fortification to produce sufficient high-quality...
Shivers in Horses
...large doses (5,000 IU) of natural vitamin E in the form of Nano•E. It is recommended that blood vitamin E levels be monitored to check that the dose is high...
Oats in the Equine Diet
...proper levels of vitamins and minerals are consumed. For horses with increased energy demands, however, plain oats will not deliver sufficient protein, vitamins, and minerals for maximal growth or performance....
Q&A: Feeding an Overweight PSSM Horse
...and nerve function. Vitamin E is an important antioxidant involved in neuromuscular function, and research has shown horses with muscle disorders can respond positively to daily supplementation. Natural-source vitamin E...
Colostrum Quality: Nutrition of Mares Key
...use of several supplements to boost colostrum quality: 1. Vitamin E. Mares fed a grain mix containing 80 IU/kg vitamin E per day were supplemented with an additional 160 IU/kg...
Supplements for the Endurance Horse
...done at the competition, especially with vitamins E and C. B-vitamins. These are important components in enzymes in almost every step of cellular energy generation. B-vitamins are normally supplied by...
Sidewinder Gait in Horses: Cause Investigated
...treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antiprotozoals, and antioxidants, including vitamin E. For maximal antioxidant protection in cases of neurological deficit, use natural-source vitamin E. In research trials that compared synthetic...
Ross River Virus in Horses
...serum levels and availability for body-wide use,” explained Huntington. Preserve, available in Australia, contains vitamin C and selenium in addition to natural vitamin E. Other high-quality antioxidants are also appropriate...
Overdue Tetanus Vaccines in Horses: Catch Up on Protection
...laid out by the AAEP. “For maximal response to vaccination, consider supplementing with natural vitamin E, known also as d-alpha tocopherol. In one study of mature horses with age-related decline...
Promise of Spring: Seasonal Changes in the Dietary Management for Horses
...vitamin E supplementation beyond that found in fortified feeds. Vitamin E levels in hay are significantly less than in fresh forage, so vitamin E status of horses fed only preserved...