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Re: [RC] Vitamin E deficiency in horses - M Paul latiolaisSusan,So is vitamin E an issue for horses in general? The only selenium supplement I have found (and use) also contains vitamin E. Is there a particular reason for that? -Paul Latiolais On Jun 17, 2006, at 4:29 PM, Susan E. Garlinghouse, D.V.M. wrote: <x-tad-bigger>I haven’t been impressed with the lab testing on vitamin E levels---the results just aren’t all that sensitive to be really useful.? If the hind quarters are quivery, then I’d rather put the diagnostic budget into checking selenium levels first.? I’d probably also just go ahead and supplement with a good whopping dose of vitamin E from one of the more bioavailable sources---the water-soluble supplement from KER, and/or a moderate amount of rice bran, and/or some generic gelcaps from Wally World.? Maybe 4-5000 iu per day for a few weeks, then back it down to 1-2000 a day.? Verify that selenium levels are sufficient (more than .20) and if that still doesn’t solve the problem, look for things causing pain---poor saddle fit, weak loin, equitation problems, anything else that might cause pinchy nerves.? You might have a good equine chiropractor take a look, and invest in a horse massage therapist to work the kinks out.? I’ve had good luck with electrostim acupuncture as well, but certified veterinary acupuncturists are hard to find in some/most areas.?</x-tad-bigger>
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