Dr. Christina Fritz
Dr. Christina Fritz holds a PhD in Animal Physiology and Neurobiology from the Free University of Berlin and a Master’s degree in Biology. With a lifelong passion for horses and over two decades of hands-on equine care, she combines academic depth with practical experience in the field.
After founding her own equine therapy practice in 2006, she specialized in chronic and metabolic disorders. Her approach integrates methods such as osteopathy, craniosacral therapy, TCM, and nutritional therapy. Christina is the founder of Sanoanimal, a knowledge platform and training hub for equine nutritionists, and she has authored several books and courses on equine health. Today, her focus lies on knowledge transfer and scientific education for professionals in the equine sector. Her core interest is understanding how modern feeding practices affect equine metabolism and health – with a growing emphasis on the risks of trace element mismanagement.
Seminars 2025
EOTRH and Organic Selenium – The Missing Link?
Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis(EOTRH) remains a poorly understood condition with limited treatment options beyond extraction. However, emerging evidence points toward a systemic component behind this localized dental pathology – and organic selenium may be the missing link.
This lecture presents clinical observations and biochemical data suggesting a connection between organic selenium intake and the onset or aggravation of acute EOTRH. Organic selenium, widely used in equine feed supplements, can substitute for key amino acids like methionine and cysteine. These substitutions may lead to structural damage in connective tissues and bone-related proteins, potentially contributing to periodontal inflammation, hypercementosis, and resorptive lesions seen in EOTRH.
Drawing on field data, and insights from mineral and protein metabolism, this session highlights a novel perspective on EOTRH as a possible indicator of systemic selenium overload. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how nutrition – specifically trace element selection – may play a pivotal role in preventing or mitigating this painful condition.
