Vitamin E supplement for horses.
Lack of vitamin E in the feed state can lead to muscle damage. Vitamin E is fat-soluble and is stored in the muscles, adipose tissue and liver. It is important not to overdose on vitamin E. Does not contain selenium - specially developed to meet the vitamin E needs of horses that get enough selenium via mineral feed, complete feed, licking stones, etc.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that has an important protective function in the body, as it is attributed an ability to neutralize the so-called free radicals that break down the muscles during work. Vitamin E counteracts the oxidation in the body's cells caused by free radicals - a process that, unhindered, leads to damage to the cells. Vitamin E also participates in the supply of oxygen to the muscles and in the formation of blood vessels, it is also important for the immune system and fertility.
The horse receives via the inhaled air a greater amount of free radicals the more it works, which means that the need for vitamin E increases during hard work. The need varies with the composition of the feed state, training and the horse's performance level.
Other circumstances that increase vitamin E requirements are cold, feeding with fresh oats, acidified feed and pregnancy.
900 g = 41 daily doses at 22 g / day.
Vitamin E supplement for horses.
Given when the feed does not contain enough vitamin E and during hard exertion, such as competition and harder training.
Dextros
For hard work:
1 dose measure is mixed in the concentrate feed in the morning and 1 dose measure is mixed in the first concentrate feed after the effort.
When the feed state is low in vitamin E:
1 dose measure daily, mixed in the concentrate.
1 dose measure = 22 g
