Mineral Imbalances
Not only deficiency but also an imbalance of major and trace elements (e.g. the ratio of copper to zinc or calcium to phosphorus) can affect skin, horn, muscle and metabolism. Since hay varies strongly by region, imbalances are best assessed via ration and blood analysis.
Priority · vet & management
It makes sense to take stock via hay/ration analysis and possibly a blood count, ideally with feeding/veterinary advice, before supplementing individual minerals — targeted balancing instead of blind dosing up.
Possible causes
- · regionally fluctuating mineral content in hay/soil
- · one-sided or unbalanced rations
- · unfavourable ratios (e.g. copper:zinc, calcium:phosphorus)
- · excessive single doses that displace other elements
Supportive compounds · supplementary feed, not medication
Zinc
AMGFEI freecofactor for skin/keratin and immune metabolism (in ratio to copper)
Compound profile →Copper
AMGFEI freetrace element for pigment/connective tissue metabolism (mind the ratio to zinc)
Compound profile →Selenium
AMGFEI freeantioxidant, synergistic with vitamin E (monitor levels — narrow therapeutic range)
Compound profile →Magnesium
AMGFEI freemajor element for muscle and nerve function
Compound profile →Prevention
A balanced mineral supply oriented to hay analysis instead of arbitrary single doses keeps the elements in balance.
Equiterna's take
Equiterna always thinks of minerals in relation to one another and against the background of the hay analysis — not as isolated single nutrients.
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