THE ROLE OF SELENIUM AND VITAMIN E

The role of selenium and vitamin E in recurrent equine endemic rhabdomyolysis syndrome in Transylvania.

Performing a number of 18 measurements on freeze-dried blood and soil samples, in order to evaluate the content of macro- and microminerals, such as Ca, K, Mg, Na, P, S, Cu, Zn, Mo, Fe, Cd, Se, using the Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) method. This study would contribute to elucidating the effects of nutritional deficiency of Se and vitamin E in mountain equine populations, determined by geographical/geological factors, especially the chemical composition of the soil in the areas from which animal feed originates. The study of risk factors of recurrent equine endemic rhabdomyolysis syndrome, by simultaneous determination of Ca, K, Mg, Na, P, S, Cu, Zn, Mo, Fe, Cd and Se, can provide information about the origin and prevention of the disease, thus reducing the economic negative effects due to disease/mortality in the equine population in the area of interest.