Vitamin E Deficiency, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products

Almost any horse can be at risk of a vitamin E deficiency. Do you know how to spot it?

Subtle signs of vitamin E deficiency often go unnoticed.

• Stiff during warm-up
• Sore after exercise
• Sour attitude when ridden
• Lack of energy and impulsion

More obvious signs can be confused with other illnesses:

• Evidence of muscle myopathy
• Neurological symptoms
• Weak immune response

A poorly developed topline can indicate a vitamin E deficiency.

What horses are at the highest risk of vitamin E deficiencies?

• Performance horses that are competing and traveling regardless of turnout
• Horses of all ages that don’t graze on good grass for at least 12 to 17 hours per day
• Horses on restricted diets
• Horses grazing on winter pasture

How do you determine if your horse is deficient?

• The best way to tell if your horse is deficient in vitamin E is to have your veterinarian draw a blood sample, which will tell you the exact level of vitamin E in your horse’s system.
• A blood sample will tell you the exact level of vitamin E in your horse’s system.

What is the best vitamin E supplement for my horse?

The Elevate® family of natural vitamin E supplements provides a highly bioavailable source of vitamin E to your horse. Elevate is research-proven and veterinarian-recommended.

Choose Elevate® W.S. when fast action is required.

• When administered, Elevate W.S. will quickly increase circulating blood levels of vitamin E.
• Elevate W.S. vitamin E is readily available and effective in crossing the blood-brain barrier.
• Elevate W.S. is available to licensed veterinarians only. If you wish to purchase Elevate W.S., please contact your veterinarian.

Choose Elevate® Maintenance Powder for long-term supplementation.

• Delivers a highly bioavailable source of natural vitamin E that is preferentially absorbed and retained in the tissues.
• Does not contain other minerals and vitamins that might cause imbalances.

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