Tail Loss

gratifite · 07-03-2008, 06:37 AM

Dad's horse is losing his tail and we don't know why. He's not rubbing and worms aren't the issue. Any ideas on why a tail might begin falling out? This summer has been a little more humid than we're used to, but other than that there are no changes to diet, living conditions, etc that we can think of. Ideas?

Ryle · 07-03-2008, 06:41 AM

Chronic selenium toxicity is a possibility depending on where in Kansas you are and also on what feeds and supplements you are giving. Is he loosing his mane too? Poor hoof quality?

I would call your vet and see if he recommends testing selenium levels.

gratifite · 07-03-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryle

Is he loosing his mane too? Poor hoof quality?

I'll have to call Dad to get this info...he called me and said "see what you can find out about this"

07-03-2008, 06:37 AM	#1
gratifite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 445 Images: 2	Tail Loss Dad's horse is losing his tail and we don't know why. He's not rubbing and worms aren't the issue. Any ideas on why a tail might begin falling out? This summer has been a little more humid than we're used to, but other than that there are no changes to diet, living conditions, etc that we can think of. Ideas? __________________ If you can't be good, be good at it

07-03-2008, 06:41 AM	#2
Ryle Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,702 Images: 1	Chronic selenium toxicity is a possibility depending on where in Kansas you are and also on what feeds and supplements you are giving. Is he loosing his mane too? Poor hoof quality? I would call your vet and see if he recommends testing selenium levels. __________________ Cindy D. Registered Veterinary Technician Member American Assoc. of Equine Veterinary Technicians

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