Re: Selenium

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

YES, Michigan State does do a lot and does it well.

Teddy


CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com wrote:

> Dr Ralston is correct that there is a tremendous difference in selenium levels
> in different areas.  Not only do you need to know your area, but you also need
> to know where your hay comes from.  Have seen people "think" they were in a
> less deficient area, but be feeding central Oregon hay, and visa versa.
>
> As to the trickiness of testing--that is why I so strongly recommend sending
> ALL samples to ONE lab that does a LOT of testing, as the results vary from
> lab to lab.  Michigan State has been doing a good job, and I send all my
> samples there, even though there are more local labs that do run selenium
> tests.
>
> Heidi Smith, DVM