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Thiamine,
Energy Metabolism, and the Healthy Nervous System
Thiamine plays an important role in the
body's metabolism of carbohydrates. The horse's body
requires thiamine to produce erythrocyte transketolase, an
essential enzyme for energy utilization. Thiamine has also
been studied for its effect on the maintenance of healthy
appetite and nervous system stability and poise. Thiamine is
highly vulnerable to the heat generated in feed processing.
Bracken fern, yellow star thistle, and horsetail contain
substances that promote thiamine deficiency if eaten. Horses
should be prevented from grazing these plants whenever
possible.
Recommended
Feeding Feed ¾ ounce
daily as needed. A ¾ ounce scoop is provided.
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