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Post by flintfootfilly on May 14, 2012 13:58:42 GMT -1
Ah, just received a copy of the article in Horse magazine's June edition. It's a 2 page article by Helen Warren of Alltech.
It's a really interesting read.
Sarah
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Post by flintfootfilly on Jun 3, 2012 15:36:12 GMT -1
A very brief update.
After 4 weeks of high level selenium supplementation, Rose and Max's GSH-px levels have increased significantly .
Most importantly, I started to notice subtle improvements in their work tolerance around 3.5 weeks into supplementation. And now at nearly 6 weeks into supplementation, the improvements are clear.
Max and Rose have ridden out twice this week. Just a short walk-only 3 mile ride, but both were enthusiastic and striding out, with no grinding to a halt or any sign of reluctance. It may not sound much, but it is a dramatic improvement. There was no stopping as if wanting to pee or poo. Just walking out nicely.
Bloods are not yet showing any significant decrease in muscle enzymes, although I'm hopeful that we will see these on the next blood results, given how much more comfortable these two ponies especially seem.
So I'm pretty convinced it is selenium deficiency, and am quite encouraged to have so clear a response so soon.
At this rate, blood GSH-px should reach the lower level that I want to aim for (150U/ml PCV, based on work on livestock farm supplementation by a trace element company over 35 years) within about 5 months, which fits in well with the 5 month life cycle of red blood cells (in which most of the blood selenium is carried).
Will update when there's any more news, but I really do feel very encouraged at the moment.
Sarah
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Post by cadeby on Jun 3, 2012 16:55:25 GMT -1
That all sounds really encouraging Sarah. I'm glad you are seeing real improvement so quickly  |
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Post by Fi on Jun 3, 2012 17:04:13 GMT -1
that's excellent news Sarah, really pleased to hear there's an improvement. Be interesting to see what your blood results tell you.
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Post by harveydales on Jun 3, 2012 19:22:28 GMT -1
Very interesting and encouraging. I will be following your progress with interest having discovered that we are in an area with one of the lowest selenium concentration soils.
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Post by harleydales on Jun 4, 2012 7:50:07 GMT -1
All very interesting - I'll be watching your progress with interest too!
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