Regional Supplements

The best way to ensure your horse receives the minerals and vitamins he needs is to have your hay analyzed and formulate a supplement based on the results.

Sometimes it's just impossible to have every load of hay tested. Estimates of "regional" deficiencies and excesses can be made using geochemical maps (you're probably familiar with geochemical maps for selenium), information obtained from county extension agents or based on the results of multiple hay analyses from the same area.

The regional supplements below for the Southwest and West Coast are based on the typical deficiencies (copper, zinc) and excesses (iron, manganese at times) found in these areas.

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Selection	File type icon	File name	Description	Size	Revision
Download	Description, feeding and ordering information for AZ Copper Complete flax-based supplement.	116k	v. 5	Jan 6, 2011, 1:36 AM	Patricia Woodbury-Kuvik
Download	Sally Huggs' West Coast supplement.	183k	v. 6	Jan 6, 2011, 1:52 AM	Patricia Woodbury-Kuvik
Download	Compare the AZ Regional Supplements and CA Trace. They range from "basic" to "complete" and each requires a different level of "add-ins". Find which one would work best for you.	130k	v. 2	Jul 31, 2012, 10:00 PM	Patricia Woodbury-Kuvik

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The information provided here is not intended as a substitute for veterinary diagnosis, treatment or ongoing care. I strongly encourage all horse owners to include their veterinarian in reviewing their horse's nutritional program and to advise their veterinarian of all supplements, nutraceuticals and complementary therapies their horse may be receiving.