Re: Eating wood!

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/4/99 3:49:11 PM Pacific Standard Time, Horsewmn@aol.com
writes:

<< I
 have three older horses who are chewing more wood eating then usual, but not
 NEARLY the extent that the 3 1/2 year old. Any one have any suggestions. >>

Sounds like a possible trace mineral deficiency.  We see that here in the NW
because of our selenium deficiency.  There is an article about selenium on my
web site (www.endurance.net/sagehill/) under the heading "Educational
Tidbits."

Heidi