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In a recent survey of 285 veterinarians presented at the 2025 AAEP convention, 52% reported administering injectable Vitamin E–selenium. Adverse reactions were reported by 31% of vets, with anaphylaxis being the most cited adverse effect (65%). Of these anaphylactic cases, 𝟑𝟓% 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥.
But here’s the part that deserves just as much attention: Only 𝟑𝟏% 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟑𝟖% 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞.
This isn’t about fear, it’s about informed decisions.
There are safer, oral alternatives for most situations, and not all forms of Vitamin E are equally effective. Yet injectable products are still widely used, often for convenience or the assumption of deficiency rather than confirmed need. The survey reported that over 50% of the time, vitamin E-Selenium injections are given for suspected deficiency not diagnosed deficiency.
This is exactly why testing matters. Why understanding form matters. And why “just in case” supplementation isn’t always harmless.
If you haven’t listened yet, our latest episode breaks down Vitamin E deficiency, testing, and how to supplement effectively.
Spring means more riding and possibly more oxidative stress for your horse. After a winter on hay, many horses may be low in vitamin E, a key antioxidant for overall health.In this episode, we cover:-...
Horses with equine asthma burn a ton of energy just trying to breathe. Calories that should go toward condition, muscle, and performance are spent on… breathing. Maintaining weight can be an uphill battle, and this is just one of many nutrition challenges these horses face.
Dr. Laurent Couëtil from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Hospital shares early signs, diagnosis tips, treatment options, and practical strategies to help your horse breathe easier and stay fit.
www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cuo3fxTpX/🎉 The EquiSUMMIT 2026 agenda is live! Join us FREE and virtual on March 11-12 for approachable, science backed sessions on equine nutrition and gut health — designed for everyone from horse owners to industry professionals.
Strong hooves don’t come from magic supplements. They’re built with balanced nutrition, consistency, and a little patience.
In this episode, we break down what actually improves hoof quality, the key nutrients that matter, and why fixing the whole diet is more powerful than stacking products.
Cracks, chips, weak hoof walls, and soft soles are common concerns for horse owners. But do hoof supplements actually work, and does nutrition really improve hoof quality?
There’s more to the vitamin E conversation than most people realize.
After hearing the latest research from Dr. Carrie Finno last week and seeing data like this, it’s clear why.
This is exactly why we recorded this episode.
Take a look at the stats below 👇
www.facebook.com/share/p/1CbGQmAr1W/𝟑𝟓% 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥. 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝.
In a recent survey of 285 veterinarians presented at the 2025 AAEP convention, 52% reported administering injectable Vitamin E–selenium. Adverse reactions were reported by 31% of vets, with anaphylaxis being the most cited adverse effect (65%). Of these anaphylactic cases, 𝟑𝟓% 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥.
But here’s the part that deserves just as much attention:
Only 𝟑𝟏% 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟑𝟖% 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞.
This isn’t about fear, it’s about informed decisions.
There are safer, oral alternatives for most situations, and not all forms of Vitamin E are equally effective. Yet injectable products are still widely used, often for convenience or the assumption of deficiency rather than confirmed need. The survey reported that over 50% of the time, vitamin E-Selenium injections are given for suspected deficiency not diagnosed deficiency.
This is exactly why testing matters. Why understanding form matters. And why “just in case” supplementation isn’t always harmless.
If you haven’t listened yet, our latest episode breaks down Vitamin E deficiency, testing, and how to supplement effectively.
A summary of the survey results may be found here equimanagement.com/research-medical/research/use-and-safety-of-injectable-vitamin-e-selenium-in-e... ... See MoreSee Less
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Last week at a nutrition conference, I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Carrie Finno, a top researcher in Vitamin E, share the latest findings.
With spring here and horses heading back to work, Vitamin E is more important than ever for their health and performance.
Don’t guess, know what your horse needs. Listen to our latest episode to learn how to identify deficiency and supplement effectively.
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Ep. 72: Vitamin E for Horses: Identifying Deficiency and Effective Supplementation - Scoop & Scale
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Spring means more riding and possibly more oxidative stress for your horse. After a winter on hay, many horses may be low in vitamin E, a key antioxidant for overall health.In this episode, we cover:-...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Ep. 71: Equine Asthma: Commonly Missed Signs, Causes & Treatments
Horses with equine asthma burn a ton of energy just trying to breathe. Calories that should go toward condition, muscle, and performance are spent on… breathing. Maintaining weight can be an uphill battle, and this is just one of many nutrition challenges these horses face.
Dr. Laurent Couëtil from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Hospital shares early signs, diagnosis tips, treatment options, and practical strategies to help your horse breathe easier and stay fit.
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Ep. 71: Equine Asthma: Commonly Missed Signs, Causes and Treatments - Scoop & Scale
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EquiSUMMIT is next week! Register for this FREE virtual event, the lineup looks great!
Dr. Clair will be covering how to assess forage quality, reduce losses and integrate alternative and specialty forages.
🎟️ March 11-12 | REGISTER HERE
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www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cuo3fxTpX/🎉 The EquiSUMMIT 2026 agenda is live!
Join us FREE and virtual on March 11-12 for approachable, science backed sessions on equine nutrition and gut health — designed for everyone from horse owners to industry professionals.
Which topic are you most excited about? 👇
✅ Save your spot: attendequisummit.com
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Join Dr. Clair at the upcoming Sh*t Show!
This Is a free webinar Monday March 9th at 7pm EST hosted by Poseidon Animal Health.
Register here 👉 webinar.poseidonanimalhealth.com.au/manure
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Hoof cracks, chips, weak walls… sound familiar? 👀
Strong hooves don’t come from magic supplements. They’re built with balanced nutrition, consistency, and a little patience.
In this episode, we break down what actually improves hoof quality, the key nutrients that matter, and why fixing the whole diet is more powerful than stacking products.
If better hooves are on your goal list this year, this one’s for you 👇
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Ep. 70: Stronger Horse Hooves: How Nutrition Improves Hoof Health and Quality - Scoop & Scale
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Cracks, chips, weak hoof walls, and soft soles are common concerns for horse owners. But do hoof supplements actually work, and does nutrition really improve hoof quality?1 CommentsComment on Facebook