Does my horse need Vita-Flex E & Selenium if he already eats a fortified feed?
Maybe. Vita-Flex E & Selenium provides 1,000 IU of vitamin E and 1 mg of selenium per 1-ounce daily serving, so the horse’s complete ration should be considered before adding it. Selenium is especially important to evaluate because requirements and existing intake vary by forage, fortified feed, supplements, and geographic soil levels.
Is Vita-Flex E & Selenium a good choice for a performance horse in regular work?
It can be. Vita-Flex describes vitamin E and selenium as complementary nutrients that help support normal muscle function and antioxidant activity. This can make the formula relevant for performance horses with increased nutritional demands. However, the recommended serving remains 1 ounce daily rather than increasing according to workload, unless your veterinarian recommends otherwise.
How do I know whether my horse actually needs additional selenium?
Selenium levels vary considerably by geographic region because forage reflects the selenium content of the soil where it was grown. Vita-Flex notes that many areas of the U.S. and Canada have selenium-deficient soils. Before combining multiple selenium-containing products, consider your horse’s forage, concentrate, and existing supplements or have the complete diet professionally evaluated.
Can I feed Vita-Flex E & Selenium with other vitamin E or mineral supplements?
Review the complete ration first. Vita-Flex E & Selenium already supplies 1,000 IU vitamin E and 1 mg selenium per ounce, so combining it with another vitamin E, selenium, or fortified mineral product may create unnecessary nutrient overlap. This is particularly important with selenium, where more is not automatically better.
How long will a container of Vita-Flex E & Selenium last for one horse?
At the recommended 1-ounce daily serving, the 4-pound container provides approximately 64 days, while the 20-pound container provides approximately 320 days for one horse. The included scoop measures one ounce. Keep the supplement cool and dry, and reseal the container after each use to help maintain product quality.