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Vitamin E supplementation in horses explained
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The abnormal stance of a horse with equine neuroaxonal dystrophy/equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy from vitamin E deficiency. Photo: Carrie Finno
The consequences of vitamin E deficiency in stabled horses have been described by a specialist in equine veterinary internal medicine.
Associate Professor Carrie Finno, with the University of California, Davis, says vitamin E is an essential nutrient for horses.
It is an antioxidant that helps maintain normal neurological function by limiting the damage caused by oxidative stress and free radicals.
The best source of vitamin E is fresh green grass. Horses that graze on lush green pastures often have adequate access to vitamin E.