Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Dr. Getty
Hi Joy,
No, I do not do hair analysis because it is not a reliable means of measuring what is going on inside the body. In fact, for most elements, no correlation has been established between hair level and other known indicators of nutrition status. It is possible for hair concentration of an element (zinc, for example) to be high even though deficiency exists in the body.
A blood test is a much better means of obtaining a true “inside view” of the nutritional status of a horse.
All the best,
Dr. Getty
