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Originally Posted by Danzig188
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Clinically, selenium deficient horses will often 'tie-up,' a degenerative condition of the
muscles also known as rhabdomyolysis," says Dr. Scoggins. "It can affect the heart muscle,
the muscles of respiration, as well as the large muscles of the
back and limbs. It can also cause a decrease in the efficiency of the immune system, leading
to opportunistic infections."
A horse that has rhabdomyolosis will have severe muscle cramps resulting in sweating,
stiffness, and increased pulse. The breakdown of muscle cells can result in coffee-colored
urine. "Do not walk a horse that is tied up," stresses Dr. Scoggins.
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That's REALLY interesting (I am always fascinated how different minerals and vitamins affect the body's workings). Thank you!
So if you shouldn't walk a horse that is tied up, what should one do?... Wait, I should go read the second article myself, huh? I'll go do that now.
