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Selenium - Feed Ingredient

Selenium is an essential trace mineral required in equine nutrition for its role in antioxidant defense, immune function, and thyroid hormone metabolism. It is a key component of glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme that helps protect cells from oxidative damage by neutralizing free radicals. Selenium also plays a role in muscle function and overall metabolic health.

Horses can obtain selenium from forages, but its content varies depending on soil selenium levels in different regions. In areas with selenium-deficient soils, supplementation is necessary to prevent deficiencies, which can lead to conditions such as white muscle disease, impaired immune function, and poor reproductive health. Selenium is commonly supplemented in the form of sodium selenite, sodium selenate, or organic selenium sources such as selenium yeast, which is considered more bioavailable.

Because selenium has a narrow margin of safety, excessive intake can lead to toxicity, characterized by symptoms such as hair loss, hoof abnormalities, and neurological issues. Proper formulation and monitoring of selenium intake are essential to ensure optimal health in horses.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Selenium as an ingredient.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
AminoTrace+ Vitamin and Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
AminoTrace+ by Mad Barn is a complete, balanced equine mineral and vitamin supplement designed for horses with metabolic concerns. It is ideal for horses with IR, PPID, or high iron in the diet.
Natural E/Organic Se (Mad Barn)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
RecoveryRecovery
VitaminsVitamins
Natural E/Organic Se is a pelleted supplement providing organic Selenium yeast and natural Vitamin E. These two nutrients are important antioxidants that support muscle function and anti-inflammatory pathways.
Omneity P – Pellets – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Gut HealthGut Health
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Omneity Pellets is a balanced mineral and vitamin supplement for horses in a palatable pellet form. It provides 100% organic trace minerals, complete B-vitamin fortification, added Vitamin E, yeast and digestive enzymes.
Omneity Premix – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Omneity Premix is a balanced mineral and vitamin supplement for horses providing 100% organic trace minerals, complete B-vitamin fortification, added Vitamin E, yeast, and digestive enzymes.
Trace Mineral Pak (Mad Barn)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
ExerciseExercise
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Trace Mineral Pak from Mad Barn is a balanced equine supplement providing 100% organic (chelated) trace minerals. Ingredients include selenium, zinc, copper, and manganese.
Red Cal (Natural Horse Vet)
CalmingCalming
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Red Cal by Natural Horse Vet is a granular supplement that is intended for all life stages of horses and other livestock that provides salt, minerals, and electrolytes.
Red Cal GROW (Natural Horse Vet)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Red Cal GROW by Natural Horse Vet is a granular supplement with added biotin, lysine, and methionine. It is intended for all life stages of horses and other livestock. It provides salt, minerals, and electrolytes.
Red Cal HERBAL (Natural Horse Vet)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HerbHerb
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Red Cal HERBAL by Natural Horse Vet is a granular supplement with added natural flavours that is intended for all life stages of horses and other livestock that provides salt, minerals, and electrolytes.
Red Cal Hi-MAG (Natural Horse Vet)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Red Cal Hi-MAG by Natural Horse Vet is a granular supplement with added magnesium oxide that is intended for all life stages of horses and other livestock. It provides salt, minerals, and electrolytes.
Red Cell (Iron Rich Supplement)
Blood CellsBlood Cells
CirculationCirculation
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Red Cell® is a liquid vitamin-iron-mineral supplement for horses that are iron deficient. Each serving provides 300 mg of chelated iron. It includes B-complex vitamins to help support immune health.
Redglo (Farnam)
EnergyEnergy
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Farnam Redglo is a liquid vitamin and mineral supplement for horses. It is marketed as an iron-rich multivitamin supplement.
Rejuvenaide Max Liquid (ProElite)
GrowthGrowth
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
MuscleMuscle
Rejuvenaide Max Liquid by Pro Elite is a liquid supplement formulated to support optimal joint and muscle development in growing horses.
Rejuvenaide Max Pellets (ProElite)
Bone HealthBone Health
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
JointsJoints
Rejuvenaide Max by ProElite is a pelleted supplement intended to support the joint and tendon development in foals and growing horses.
Release (Hygain)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
HealthHealth
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Release by Hygain is a high-energy textured feed intended for performance horses. Release contains chelated minerals and natural vitamin E intended to support hard keepers.
Reliance® Pelleted Horse Feed (Southern States)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Reliance® Pelleted Horse Feed is formulated for adult horses at maintenance or in light work. It provides 3.5% fat, 15% fiber, and 11% protein with energy sources including wheat middlings, corn meal, soybean hulls and cane molasses.
RepleniMash (Purina)
DigestionDigestion
HydrationHydration
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
RepleniMash from Purina is a mash that is intended to support recovery, coat health, digestion, and hydration. It is meant for any life stage performance horse.
Rescue Aid (DAC)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
ProbioticProbiotic
Rescue Aid by DAC is a powdered supplement designed to support gut health and immune function in horses. It is formulated with probiotics to help maintain a healthy digestive system.
Resolve (Tribute)
EnergyEnergy
ImmunityImmunity
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
Resolve is a pelleted complete feed from Tribute that is formulated to provide high-fat and high-fibre content with an NSC of 17.5%. It provides added Vitamin E which can support antioxidant status.
Respiratory (Pure Feed Company)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
RespiratoryRespiratory
VitaminsVitamins
Respiratory by Pure Feed Company is a powdered respiratory supplement to support a healthy respiratory system. It contains MSM and an anti-oxidant combination of vitamins C and E.
Respond High Grain Formula (Nutrena)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Respond High Grain Formula is a sweet feed style complete feed formulated for the high energy requirements of racehorses. It provides 12% protein and 6% fat with low levels of fibre.
Revive Senior (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Revive Senior from Bluegrass Horse Feed is a feed that is meant to be highly digestible, support condition and joint health in senior horses. This feed can encourage weight gain and can be fed to horses with missing or worn teeth.
RG 14 (Hallway)
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
RG 14 is a textured feed from Hallway, fortified with Stamm 30. This feed provides energy from digestible fibres and vegetable oil. RG 14 contains 14% protein, 6% fat, and 14% fibre.
Ride & Relax (Allen & Page)
DigestionDigestion
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
Ride & Relax from Allen & Page is a muesli mix with added mint for palatability. Ride & Relax contains added vitamins, minerals and probiotics. Ride & Relax is free from barely and molasses.
Round-Up (Manna Pro) [Discontinued]
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Round-Up by Manna Pro is an alfalfa-based horse feed that contains 12% protein and 2% fat. It contains vitamins as well as organic and inorganic minerals.
RX Roughage – Pellet/Cube (Masterfeeds)
DentalDental
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
SeniorSenior
Masterfeeds Rx Roughage is a high fibre horse feed that comes in the form of pellets or cubes. It is used to add bulk to the diet as a hay stretcher or can be soaked for horses with dental issues such as seniors.
Safe ‘N Easy Complete (Buckeye)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DentalDental
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Buckeye SAFE 'N EASY™ Complete Pelleted Feed is a feed intended for horses or ponies with dental issues or horses with limited forage in their diet. It is meant to provide an easy-to-chew fiber blend with no corn or molasses.
SAFE ‘N EASY Pelleted Feed (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
HindgutHindgut
Buckeye Safe 'N Easy™ Pelleted Feed is a 12.5% NSC horse feed intended for starch-sensitive horses and ponies or those that require a lower calorie diet. It is formulated with no corn or molasses.
Safe ‘N Easy Senior Extruded Feed (Buckeye)
DentalDental
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Safe 'N Easy Senior is an extruded feed in an easy-to-chew format for older horses and ponies with dental issues. This feed also contains prebiotics and probiotics to support gut health. This feed contains 14.5% NSC.
SAFE ‘N EASY Performance (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
PerformancePerformance
Buckeye SAFE 'N EASY™ Performance is a pelleted horse feed that provides high energy density from fat and fibre. It has a 13.5% NSC and is corn- and molasses-free.
SAFE ‘N EASY Textured Feed (Buckeye)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DentalDental
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
Buckeye SAFE 'N EASY Textured Feed is a 16.5% NSC feed made without corn or molasses. This feed provides moderate energy density and is intended for horses requiring a low calorie diet.
Safe Performance Controlled Starch Formula (Manna Pro)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Safe Performance Controlled Starch Formula from Manna Pro is a complete feed designed for horses at all life stages. It contains 14% crude protein and 17% NSC. Safe Performance Controlled Starch Formula contains Max-E Glo® Stabilized Rice Bran as a source of fat and energy.
Safe Performance Elite High Fat (Manna Pro)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Safe Performance Elite High Fat from Manna Pro is a beet pulp-based complete feed designed for horses at all life stages. It contains 12% crude protein and 18% NSCs. Safe Performance Elite High Fat contains Max-E Glo® Stabilized Rice Bran as a source of fat and energy. This feed contains no added corn or molasses.
Safe Performance Senior (Manna Pro)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Safe Performance Senior from Manna Pro is a pelleted feed designed for senior horses in work. It is formulated with Max-E Glo® stabilized rice bran and beet pulp. It is a corn- and molasses-free formulation that contains 14% crude protein, 7% crude fat, and 19% NSC.
Safe Performance Special Diet (Manna Pro)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Safe Performance Special Diet from Manna Pro is a pelleted feed for adult horses. It uses Max-E Glo® stabilized rice bran as a source of fat and fiber. It contains 14% crude protein, 3% crude fat, and 17% NSC. This product uses a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
Safe Starch Forage (Triple Crown)
ForageForage
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Triple Crown Safe Starch® Forage is a forage-based feed containing a mixture of orchard and timothy hays fortified with vitamins, minerals and direct-fed microbials.
SafeChoice All Life Stages (Nutrena)
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
ToplineTopline
SafeChoice All Life Stages is a pelleted feed that is meant to support skin and coat health, hoof health, and topline support. It is also supposed to assist with gut health and immunity, and contains organic trace minerals.
SafeChoice Maintenance (Nutrena)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
Nutrena SafeChoice Maintenance is a pelleted horse feed that provides a maximum of 25% NSC (20% starch and 5% sugar). It is intended as a low-starch feed to maintain body condition.
SafeChoice Mare & Foal Pellet (Nutrena)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
SafeChoice Mare & Foal Pellet is a horse feed intended for pregnant or lactating mares, weanlings, and yearlings. It contains a maximum of 22% NSC with higher protein meant to meet the needs of growing horses.
SafeChoice Mare & Foal Textured (Nutrena)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Nutrena SafeChoice Mare & Foal Textured is a texturized feed intended for pregnant or lactating mares, weanlings, and yearlings. It contains a maximum of 30% NSC and 16% protein meant to meet the needs of growing horses.
SafeChoice Original (Nutrena) – [DISCONTINUED]
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Nutrena SafeChoice Original is a pelleted horse feed intended to meet the nutritional needs of a wide range of horses. It provides 22% NSC with 14% protein and 7% fat. SafeChoice Original is now SafeChoice All Stages.
SafeChoice Perform Pellet (Nutrena)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
NutritionNutrition
SafeChoice Perform is a pelleted feed intended to meet the needs of hard keepers and performance horses. It contains 14% crude protein, 9% crude fat, and 24% NSC.
SafeChoice Perform Textured (Nutrena)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
NutritionNutrition
Nutrena SafeChoice Perform Textured is a high-fat high-calorie feed. It is intended for horses with higher energy requirements, including performance horses and hard keepers.
SafeChoice Senior (Nutrena)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DentalDental
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
SafeChoice Senior is an easy-to-chew, high-fat, controlled starch feed intended for older horses. It is meant to support horses experiencing age-related weight loss, fatigue, or horses with muscle or coat quality issues.
SafeChoice Senior LM (Nutrena)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DentalDental
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
SafeChoice Senior LM is a lower-molasses (LM) high-starch feed intended for senior horses, particularly horses that need to gain weight or have dental issues. It contains 14% crude protein, 8% crude fat, and 18.5% NSC.
SafeChoice Special Care (Nutrena)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
SafeChoice Special Care by Nutrena is a controlled starch formula intended for horses with metabolic concerns and easy keepers. It is a corn-free feed that contains a maximum of 7% dietary starch and 3% sugar.
Seasons Biome Blend – Spring (Stable Feed)
FiberFiber
Grain FreeGrain Free
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Seasons Feed by Stable Feed is a textured feed that contains low starch, low sugar, high omega 3's, and high fibre. It contains ingredients such as sainfoin roughage, soybean meal, and chia seeds.
Security (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
SeniorSenior
Security by Doctor's Choice Supplement is an organic ration balancer intended for mature and performance horses. It contains glucosamine, chondroitin, and yucca to support joint health.
Sel-Plex 1000 (Alltech)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
MetabolismMetabolism
Sel-Plex® 1000 from Alltech is a proprietary organic selenium supplement in the form of selenized yeast. It is safer and more bioavailable compared to inorganic forms of selenite.
Sel-Plex 2000 (Alltech)
HealthHealth
MetabolismMetabolism
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
YeastYeast
Sel-plex is a proprietary form of selenized yeast used to provide organic selenium. Selenium is an important antioxidant that supports metabolic function. Supplemental selenium is required in the horse's diet, particularly in areas where soil levels are low.
Sel-Plex 3000 (AllTech)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
YeastYeast
Sel-Plex® 3000 by Alltech is a proprietary form of the organic trace mineral selenium from selenized yeast. Selenium is involved in antioxidant processes and supports muscle health in horses.
Sel-Plex 600 (AllTech)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
YeastYeast
Sel-Plex 600 is a single-ingredient organic selenium yeast supplement that is used in horse feeds and products. Organic trace minerals are generally better absorbed than inorganic minerals.
Select 12-6 Pelleted Feed (Manna Pro) [Discontinued]
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Select 12-6 Pelleted Feed from Manna Pro is formulated for mature horses. It contains 12% crude protein, 6% crude fat, 20% crude fibre, and uses a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
Select Alfalfa (Select The Best)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
YeastYeast
Select Alfalfa by Select The Best is a pelleted supplement ration balancer that intends to provide the vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and digestive support to balance diets mainly comprised of alfalfa hay.
Select Grass (Select The Best)
DigestionDigestion
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
YeastYeast
Select Grass by Select The Best is a pelleted ration balancer that intends to provide the vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and digestive support to balance diets mainly comprised of grass.
Select One Vitamin/Mineral Balancer Pellet (Jones Horse Feeds)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Jones Select One Balancer Pellets is a concentrated mineral, vitamin and protein supplement. It is intended for overweight horses or easy keepers.

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