Re: [RC] Selenium levels - Heidi SmithHaving tested several horses & discovered low to marginal levels, Does anyone know how much a dose of injected Se would raise the blood level? It varies from horse to horse, but in my experience, I've never had the injectable dose raise levels beyond the normal range. If horses are less deficient, the recommended dose will tend to keep the horse normal for longer, whereas in the extremely deficient horse, the levels may not quite reach normal and will fall again much more rapidly. Figure that in mild deficiencies, the injectable dose will suffice for anywhere from 4-6 weeks, whereas in the face of extreme deficiency, the injection will only suffice for 2-3 weeks, unless one starts an oral supplement at the same time. Note--this isn't gospel from the drug company--this is just my own experience testing several client horses over the years. Heidi =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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