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1. I worry about over-supplementation with selenium. How much selenium is in The Missing Link Equine Formula?
Selenium is not detected in our supplement, and vitamin E is (2 IU) in 1 cup or 120 grams.
The vitamins/minerals that do occur in our products are naturally occurring and are generally present in small amounts. For a healthy horse striving to eat a healthy diet, this might be enough. However, we often recommend that animals in poor health should have a check-up for vitamin/mineral deficiency. They should take other vitamins and minerals as recommended by a health professional (veterinarian) familiar with specific conditions.
Selenium deficiency and disease - If your horse does not have Se deficiency, you should contact an equine professional before you start with additional supplementation. Vitamin E and selenium (Se) are most often supplemented in combination because research has indicated a strong synergistic effect between these two essential nutritional components. Selenium deficiency, generally combined with vitamin E deficiency, is the cause of several degenerative diseases in animals. The recommended total daily selenium supplementation is approximately 0.1 mg of selenium per kg. of feed intake.
Example: 1100 lb. horse with an intake of 2% of body weight will require approximately 1.0 mg of supplemental selenium (1100 x 2% = 22 lb. daily intake. 22 lbs. = 10 kg daily intake, 10 kg x 0.1 mg = 1.0 mg of selenium required.) However, work horses or racehorses may have higher feed intakes (approximately 3% of their body weight).
Selenium Toxicity
Note that some soils may have naturally high selenium content. The result is enhanced selenium levels in the grasses and forages produced on those soils. Always consult with your local veterinarian prior to using any selenium supplement.
Vitamin E requirements also vary depending on the activity level of the horse. Vitamin E requirements for a mature leisure horse may run at 250 to 400 IU per day compared to a racehorse or breeding horse which will require 1000 to 2000 IU per day.
2. What "dosage" of glucosamine is used in your equine product?
The Missing Link Equine Plus contains 3000 mg in a cup (40 grams) for an average size horse.
3. How do I feed The Missing Link to my horse if I use a pelleted feed?
If you feed your horse with only pelleted feed, try mixing TML supplement with other grains or the horse's favorite snack (apple, carrot, etc).
4. My horse has chronic laminitis. What is the cause of laminitis, and does The Missing Link have any impact on this condition?
Yes, The Missing Link supplement plays a significant role in conditions such as laminitis. This results primarily by the action of the omega 3 essential fatty acid that has a significant anti-inflammatory effect. Also flax lignans in The Missing Link have their own antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Together with "good fats" they support cellular health, and furthermore, by regulating cell production they support the overall immune system.
Laminitis is a condition that affects the hooves of horses. Laminitis is an inflammatory condition of the laminae, or the layer between the tough outer wall of the hoof and the underlying bone. The cause may include one or more of the following:
1. Carbohydrate overload (overeating grain, lush pasture)
2. Drug induced (cortisone)
3. Retained placenta
4. Allergic reactions
5. Prolonged standing
5. I want to start my horse on The Missing Link Plus to help with his arthritis (he's 25 years old). However, my vet is skeptical. Is it okay to add The Missing Link to his diet?
There is nothing wrong with being skeptical especially in today's world, when so many products claim to do miracles. Since your veterinarian is not familiar with our product, I am sure he/she mostly worries about the safety of the product.
We suggest that you start supplementing the horse's diet with our Regular Equine Formula. With The Missing Link Regular Equine Formula, you can double doses without worrying about overdosing. This is not the case with the Equine Plus (with Glucosamine), which you can start using later on. The results that you will see on your horse will be great proof for your vet. More importantly it will help your horse.
We have seen excellent recoveries in horses after a minimum of 3 - 6 weeks of use of this supplement. Horses will have higher energy levels, improved muscle strength, and a strengthened immune system. This results in reduced inflammation (arthritis) and reduced pain and stiffness, and also helps horses with laminitis and hives.
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