Arington-E Supplement

26/11/2024

Equine neuroaxonal dystrophy/equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy (NAD/EDM) is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting genetically predisposed foals maintained on α‐tocopherol (α‐TP)‐deficient diet. Intramuscular α‐TP and selenium (Se) ...

23/11/2024

Equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy: prevalence, impact, and management Erin N Burns, Carrie J Finno Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA Abstract: Equine neuroaxonal dystrophy/equine degenerative myeloenc...

22/11/2024

Is your hay more than 6 months old? Then it might be losing vitamin A and E.

19/11/2024

Definitions Encephalitis = inflammation of the brain Encephalopathy = disease of the brain Myelitis = inflammation of the spinal cord Myelopathy = disease of the spinal cord Myeloencephalitis = inflammation of the brain and spinal cord Myeloencephalopathy = disease of the brain and spinal cord

17/11/2024

13/11/2024

FUN FACT! Here at Regg and Wally's, in appreciation of you shopping local with us, that when you purchase a saddle from Regg and Wally's, you will receive a 20% discount on store merchandise for 30 days after your purchase?

13/11/2024

“Imbalances in nutrients, such as low-fat and high-carbohydrate diets, may exacerbate Shivers symptoms.

Horses with a deficiency in essential vitamins or minerals (e.g., magnesium or vitamin E) might have an increased risk.”

What is Shivers in Horses? Learn about this condition, its symptoms, causes, and effective management tips to support your horse's well-being.

12/11/2024

“Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage from free radicals, is a critical nutrient for neuromuscular support. Jane Manfredi, DVM, Dipl. ACVS-LA, ACVSMR (Equine), an assistant professor and researcher at Michigan State University, in East Lansing, notes that as veterinarians are beginning to recognize neuromuscular conditions more frequently in equine athletes, they can use vitamin E supplementation for more than just correcting deficiencies seen on blood tests.”

Discover how your horse's diet plays an important role in optimizing his performance and recovery.

11/11/2024

We will remember them. All the soldiers, animals and war horses. Approximately 8 million horses, ponies and donkeys are thought to have been lost to wars past.

This image is of Old Bill, one of the first war horses rescued in 1931 by Dorothy Brooke, who founded the charity for rescuing working horses, Brooke

📸 Brooke

11/11/2024

“Horses, being athletic animals with high metabolic rates, are particularly susceptible to oxidative stress, especially during periods of intense exercise, illness or injury. Therefore, vitamin E is crucial not only for protecting muscle and nerve tissues but also supporting immune function, which in turn helps with disease resistance and recovery.”

Vitamin E plays an essential role in supporting your horse's immune system. A veterinarian explains how this nutrient helps maintain immune heath.

09/11/2024

Oxidative stress is the excess generation of free radicals and/or a decrease in the response of the antioxidant system. It is known to cause damage to…

03/11/2024

While many equine owners and caretakers are diligent about ensuring that the animals in their care receive enough fiber, fat and protein, some key facets of an

02/11/2024

Make sure you’re feeding natural d alpha tocopherol for best results! NOT synthetic dL alpha tocopherol.

Vitamin E is an essential antioxidant that may benefit athletes by reducing oxidative stress and influencing cytokine expression. Supplements can be d…

30/10/2024

This study published in 1989 was already discussing Equine Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy as a cause of neurological issues in horses!

A retrospective study of 19 ataxic horses admitted to the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Montreal during the period of January 1985 to December 1988 is presented. There were 11 cases of cervical vertebral malformation, four of ...

29/10/2024

🍂It's been a dry autumn, and we're saying farewell to lush green pasture. That may impact your horse's Vitamin E levels👇

🌱Vitamin E functions as a biological antioxidant that maintains normal neuromuscular function in horses. Horses naturally obtain sufficient amounts of Vitamin E when they graze on lush green pastures for 8+ hours daily, which might not be realistic year-round given your horse’s lifestyle, the changing seasons, or this exceptionally dry autumn we are having.

🌱Vitamin E deficiencies can cause a variety of equine diseases including equine neuroaxonal dystrophy in young horses or equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy, and Vitamin E deficient myopathy or equine motor neuron disease in adult horses.

🌱It’s important to note that not all Vitamin E deficient horses will become symptomatic of these diseases, but they are easy to prevent with adequate supplementation.

🌱You can combat deficiencies with bioavailable supplementation! There are a number of powdered and water-soluble supplements available to increase Vitamin E levels.

👉 Be sure to chat with our team of vets to determine which one will be the most appropriate for your horse! A simple blood test is available to establish a baseline for your horse, too.

28/10/2024

Eddie was never quite right. He was perfectly sound, with an exceptional pre-purchase exam. He was sweet and generally polite, and he took pressure well under saddle. But he was just a little weird, a little aloof. There were a few bizarre instances of explosive behavior (inevitably always with me i...

20/10/2024

Your horse might be getting enough vitamin E and not show any obvious signs. Or, he could have severe disease. Dr. Carrie Finno explains.

12/10/2024

https://cehhorsereport.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/equine-neurologic-conditions?fbclid=IwAR1QQQxGC42PX7DNRUuLmsU2IYVqeGB_4wNC8xIcjH8MK0M_JVuoOTpWk-E

Definitions Encephalitis = inflammation of the brain Encephalopathy = disease of the brain Myelitis = inflammation of the spinal cord Myelopathy = disease of the spinal cord Myeloencephalitis = inflammation of the brain and spinal cord Myeloencephalopathy = disease of the brain and spinal cord