From Blood to Barn: Correcting Selenium and Vitamin E Gaps in GCC Horses
The antioxidant protection of the horse rests on selenium and alpha-tocopherol. Deficits are linked to muscle weakness, rhabdomyolysis, and neurological disorders. Therefore, in practice, whole blood selenium, plasma alpha-tocopherol, and plasma beta-carotene are evaluated together. These lab values are interpreted alongside exercise load, pasture access, feed types, and supplementation doses to form a holistic...