Discussion on Vit. E in late pregnancy
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Cindy Mueller
New Member
Username: kindylou
Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, Feb 21, 2007 - 4:30 pm: |   |
I have a maiden mare that was low in Vit. E at the beginning of her pregnancy. I put her on a new and improved diet balancer with adequate Vit. E. I am wondering if I should give her additional Vit E at this point, she is 10 months pregnant. |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: dro
Post Number: 17837
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, Feb 21, 2007 - 6:44 pm: | |
Hello Cindy,
Without the particulars it is hard to judge from here, but if her diet has been adequate in vitamin E for the last few months, I don't see the need for more.
I am interested in what the vitamin E status was when deemed low and what conditions led to the low levels.
DrO |
Cindy Mueller
Member
Username: kindylou
Post Number: 6
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 - 12:18 am: | |
Hi DrO,
My mare's Vit. E count was 1.2, normal being 1.5 - 10. I had her checked because I have a yearling gelding that might have some neurological problems and his count was low. I really don't know why it was low, I'm guessing they just weren't getting it in their hay. They are Andalusians and very easy keepers so I didn't feed much grain. Now they are on Progressive Nutrition's ProAdvantage Hay Balancer and it is packed full of nutrients. |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Moderator
Username: dro
Post Number: 17843
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 - 6:59 am: | |
Yes, hay can be an inadequate source of vitamin E. To better understand vitamin E issues including sources, conditions, and recommended dosages, see Horse Care » Equine Nutrition, Feeds, & Feeding » Vitamin E and Horses.
DrO |
