Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Here you will find more than 6 years of questions and my answers. It is searchable and offers a great deal of information.
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All the best,
Dr. Getty
Dr. Getty,
Thank you so much!!!! I am going to share that with anyone at the barn who is willing to listen!! So very well done!
DB
How did you locate this forum? Worked with Dr Getty
Thank you DB and Melissa for the enthusiastic response! I'm delighted to help. And if you haven't read my book, Feed Your Horse Like A Horse, I go into more detail, all in an easy to understand format.
Melissa, about selenium... this mineral has a narrow range of safety, so it is very helpful to know how much is in the hay and/or pasture that your horse is eating. Evaluate the amounts in any supplements or feeds, as well, and add them all together. The total selenium intake should be between 1 and 3 mg per day for the average sized horse at maintenance. Larger horses, or horses who are working will do better with slightly more -- up to 5 mg per day.
All the best,
Dr. Getty 
maybe you can awnser a question for me, I am alway trying to feed my horse the most natural diet. How much selenium do you think a horse needs per day?
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO