MEGA-SEL
Mega-Sel is a unique Selenium and Vitamin E product vital to the health and performance of your horse. Its patented, liquid formula, provides Selenium and Vitamin E in a palatable form which is readily consumed and utilized by the horse. Powdered supplements are safe, but they may settle out of the grain, not to be consumed at all. Injectables, although effective, have potentially dangerous side effects (anaphylactoid reactions). Mega-Sel offers you both safety and effectiveness.
Why Does Your Horse Need Mega-Sel?
It has been proven conclusively that Selenium and Vitamin E are essential
nutrients in your horse's diet affecting both health and performance. Selenium
is a trace mineral essential to life and proper nutrition. Coupled with Vitamin
E, Selenium is essential for cell membrane integrity and proper cell metabolism.
Selenium supplementation improves breeding efficiency. Brood mares need Selenium
to maintain their health and assure proper development of the foal. Selenium is
vital to foals and the rapidly growing young horse to achieve proper muscle,
bone, and cartilage development. Horses in training need increased levels of
Selenium and Vitamin E to maintain proper cell metabolism to minimize the
deleterious effects associated with the stress of hard work. Whether to sustain
life, guarantee good health, improve the general condition of your horse, or to
assure peak performance, Mega-Sel aids proper nutrition.
Proper nutrition is the basis for peak performance. Extensive field testing and research has indicated that higher levels of Selenium are associated with improved performance. It has been proven that Mega-Sel is capable of safely raising Selenium to levels associated with peak performance.
Is Mega-Sel Necessary?
Definitely. Most feeds and forages do not contain adequate amounts of Selenium
to ensure good equine health and performance. Even areas thought to be Selenium
sufficient often receive feeds grown in deficient areas. Supplementation is
therefore a must in most geographic areas.
The need for additional Selenium increases for horses in training. Training may cause muscle fatigue which leads to ligament and joint injuries. Veterinarians agree that there is often permanent muscle damage in horses that have experienced problems such as myositis and tying-up. Your horse(s) should be on a continuous Mega-Sel program to adequately supply Selenium and assure peak performance.
Is Your Horse Deficient?
Diagnosis may not always be obvious. Your horse(s) could be deficient without
you knowing it. While horses that are deficient show obvious signs such as
tying-up, muscle soreness, high SGOT (AST), poor hair coat and dry, brittle
feet, marginally deficient animals are often hard to diagnose. Less than optimal
levels yet not severely deficient may result in more subtle symptoms such as
decreased stamina or energy level.
Selenium testing is available through some laboratories. Normal or average
levels for most labs, however, are representative of deficient areas. In most
cases, if your horse falls within the normal range it's Selenium level is too
low. Many veterinarians recommend serum Selenium levels from 180-210 ng/ml for
maximum health and performance. Mega-Sel is capable of achieving these levels
safely. Mega-Sel is currently used by many equine veterinarians both as a safe
alternative to injectables and as an effective substitute for Selenium
supplements.
Mega-Sel...The Safe, Effective Alternative
A Safe Alternative to Injectables...
Typically, feed supplements do not provide Selenium at levels to guarantee peak
performance. Potentially dangerous Selenium/Vitamin E injectables have been used
to treat Selenium deficiency problems associated with poor performance (myositis,
tying-up syndrome, etc). A Mega-Sel program provides a natural daily dose of
Selenium capable of raising Selenium to levels necessary for the replacement of
periodic injections. Top-dressed, Mega-Sel maintains a healthy level of Selenium
without subjecting the horse to the up and down spikes of Selenium which occur
through injections. The recommended dosages ensure that your horse safely
receives the correct amount of Selenium needed for optimum performance.
A Better Alternative to Selenium Supplements
A Mega-Sel program provides a very palatable source of Selenium specially
formulated to provide increased absorption and therefore greater utilization by
your horse(s). Mega-Sel can be top-dressed on feed as part of your daily
routine. As a liquid, Mega-Sel adheres to your horses' grain so it is not lost
at the bottom of the feed tub or nudged aside by finicky eaters. With Mega-Sel
you know exactly how much Selenium your horse is consuming; unlike feed mill
mixed Selenium which varies with the amount of grain fed.
Does Mega-Sel Work?
Effectiveness
The Mega-Sel formula has been field tested on horses for over three (3) years.
Mega-Sel's effectiveness has been demonstrated through testing and by
performance testimonials from equine veterinarians, trainers, and owners.
Safety
Mega-Sel is a highly palatable liquid which is readily consumed when mixed with
dry or sweet feed. Top-dressed, Mega-Sel avoids the possible dangers associated
with injectables while still providing adequate levels of Selenium for proper
nutrition and optimum performance.
Although Selenium may be toxic if fed or administered in excess, the feeding directions provided with Mega-Sel assure your horse of safely receiving the proper level of Selenium need for maximum performance.
Veterinarians, owners and trainers recognized many benefits from the increase in selenium level, including: Reduced muscle soreness, alleviation of tying-up syndrome, lower SGOT, greater stamina, more energy and willing attitude, improved coat and hoof condition, etc. No deleterious side effects were seen.
Guaranteed Analysis
Vitamin E..............Min. 50 IU/oz.
Selenium (Se)........Min. 1.00 mg./oz. (0.003%)
Product Specifications
Mega-Sel is a unique compound of Selenium Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) for equine dietary supplementation. Each ounce contains 2.25 mg of Sodium Selenite (Equivalent to 1.03 mg of Selenium) and 50 IU of Vitamin E as dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate. The Selenium source is greater than 99% pure. The Vitamin E source is 100% biologically available.
Administration
Mega-Sel should be top-dressed on the horse's daily ration of dry or sweet feed.
Veterinarians are suggesting: Maintenance: Mix 1 oz. daily per 500 lb. animal
weight into feed.
Intense Work: Mix 1 oz. twice daily per 500 lb. animal weight into feed.
Features
- Patented and formulated for excellent absorption of antioxidants Selenium and
Vitamin E
- Palatable liquid form; will not sift through feed or be nudged aside by
finicky eaters
- Shown effective in replacing periodic Se/Vit. E injections
How Supplied
Code | Pack/Size |
11131 | 6/64 oz. |
11141 | 4/1.0 gal. |
11151 | 2/2.5 gal. |
11161 | 12/30cc. (3 dose syringe) |
The 64 oz. and 1.0 gal. sizes come with a 2 oz. measuring cup. The 2.5 gallon size comes with a convenient dispensing pump.