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Sodium Selenite - Feed Ingredient

Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium, a trace mineral that is essential for various physiological functions in horses. Selenium plays a crucial role in antioxidant defense, thyroid hormone metabolism, and immune function. Sodium selenite is commonly used as a feed supplement to ensure adequate selenium intake in equine diets.

In equine nutrition, sodium selenite is often included in feed formulations and supplements to prevent selenium deficiency, which can lead to muscle disorders, impaired immune function, and reproductive issues. It is important to provide the appropriate amount of sodium selenite, as both deficiency and excess selenium can be harmful to horses. Selenium supplementation should be carefully managed to maintain optimal health and performance.

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

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Winning Touch Mixed Hay Min-A-Vite (Blue Seal) – [Discontinued]
HealthHealth
MetabolismMetabolism
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Winning Touch Mixed Hay Min-A-Vite is a now discontinued concentrated, granular mineral and vitamin supplement intended for horses fed mixed grass/legume hay or pasture. It is meant for horses on a low grain ration.
Woody’s Race (Woody’s Horse Nutrition)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Woody’s Race is a complete feed intended to supply high energy density to horses in moderate to intense work. It is made primarily of oats and corn and contains 11.5% protein and 5% fat.
Zero (Hygain)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Zero by Hygain is a low starch and sugar feed designed for horses with metabolic disease or sensitivity to sugars. It is formulated with 15% protein, 4% fat and 35% fibre. It contains both organic and inorganic minerals as well as yeast.
Zesterra Lick Tub (Pro Earth Animal Health)
Gut HealthGut Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
UlcersUlcers
VitaminsVitamins
Zesterra Lick Tub by Pro Earth Animal Health is a supplement containing Zesterra, as well as added vitamins and minerals. It is intended for horses prone to stress.

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