Inorganic Minerals - Feed Database

ABC's Fortified G.R.P. by Advanced Biological Concepts is a supplement intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It contains 10% protein, 3% fat, and 17% fibre.

ABC's Fortified Equine Supplement is a pelleted supplement that intends to be fed as a ration balancer for all life stages of horses. It contains vitamins, minerals, and probiotics for nutrient absorption.

ABC's Rush Creek 1:1 Mineral by Advance Biological Concepts is a free choice mineral supplement. It is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels.

Arizona Copper Complete is a vitamin and mineral supplement for horses containing copper and other trace minerals in an organic amino acid complex. The supplement also provides vitamins and amino acids in a milled flax base.

At-Ease is a horse supplement purported to promote a calm mood. It is formulated with the B-vitamins, thiamine, and pyridoxine. It also includes the amino acid tryptophan and magnesium oxide.

Calcium chloride is an inorganic calcium source sometimes added to equine feeds. Anhydrous forms of calcium chloride do not contain water in their molecular structure. Calcium requirements are higher for growing, gestating and lactating horses.

Calcium chloride is an inorganic form of calcium that is safe to use in equine diets. The dihydrate form of calcium chloride is bound to water. Calcium and phosphorus need to be provided in proper balance within the diet based on the horse's physiological status.

Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) is an inorganic form of calcium, also known as slaked lime. It is commonly used as an ingredient in animal feeds. Growing, gestating and lactating horses have higher calcium requirements.

Calcium oxide (CaO) is an inorganic form of calcium, also known as quicklime, used as a desiccant to absorb moisture. Calcium oxide can be added to cattle diets in small amounts. Its high affinity for water makes it unsuitable as a primary calcium source in equine diets.

Calcium propionate is an organic calcium source sometimes added to equine feeds. Calcium is important for many processes in the body including muscle contraction. Equine diets need to be formulated with an appropriate balance of calcium and phosphorus depending on the horse's physiological status.

Calcium sulfate dihydrate, also known as gypsum, is an inorganic source of the macrominerals calcium (22-23%) and sulfur (18%). Feed-grade gypsum is used to meet the calcium and sulfur requirements of livestock.

California Trace Pellets is a concentrated trace mineral supplement in a pelleted format. It provides organic trace minerals and added amino acids in a rice bran and almond hull pellet.

California Trace Plus is an equine trace mineral and vitamin supplement with added yeast. It provides organic trace minerals and live Saccharomyces cerevisiae cultures.

Calminex is marketed as a calming supplement that contains tryptophan, thiamin, niacin, and magnesium. It also contains yeast and prebiotics for gut health. This supplement may be beneficial for horses easily stressed or at a high performance level.

Cobalt carbonate is an organic source of the trace mineral cobalt that can be added to equine diets. It is used by microbes in the hindgut to synthesize vitamin B12 (cobalamin).

Cobalt dichloride is an inorganic source of the trace mineral cobalt. This mineral is required to synthesize vitamin B12 (cobalamin) in the hindgut. Cobalt dichloride is also provided by intravenous injection to enhance performance in racehorses.

Cobalt sulfate 7H2O is a cobalt and sulfur source that is safe for horses. It is less common than cobalt carbonate in horse feeds. Cobalt is required in the equine diet to synthesize vitamin B12.

Cobalt sulfate is an inorganic source of the minerals cobalt and sulfur. It exists in monohydrate and heptahydrate forms. Although safe for horses, cobalt sulfate is less common in equine feeds than cobalt carbonate. Hindgut microbes require cobalt to synthesize vitamin B12 (cobalamin).

Copper carbonate is an inorganic source of the essential trace mineral copper, which is sometimes used as an ingredient in horse feeds and supplements. It is not as well absorbed as organic sources of copper.

Copper chloride is an inorganic copper source added to livestock feeds. Horses require copper for many metabolic processes, including hemoglobin production and keratin synthesis. Copper can support coat colour, hoof growth and immune function in horses.

Copper oxide is an inorganic source of the essential trace mineral copper that is sometimes used as an ingredient in horse feeds and supplements. It is not as well absorbed as organic sources of copper.

Curacao phosphate is an inorganic source of the minerals calcium (36%), phosphorus (14%) and fluorine mined in Curacao. Calcium and phosphorus are important for bone health and metabolic function. The correct ratio of calcium to phosphorus in the equine diet varies based on physiological status.

Colt Grower by DAC provides vitamins and minerals for young horses. A proper vitamin and mineral balance is essential for development, as well as hoof and coat quality.

Direct Action is a multivitamin and trace mineral concentrate for horses. This low feeding rate supplement is formulated to provide added vitamins, minerals, and amino acids required in the equine diet.

Equi-Base Grass Pellet is a base mineral and vitamin supplement designed to balance diets based on grass hay/forage or a 50/50 alfalfa grass forage.

Equi-Eez is a concentrated mineral and vitamin supplement that does not contain fibre, fat or protein. It is fortified with biotin to support hoof health and coat quality.

Equi-VM is a powdered vitamin and trace mineral supplement from Uckele Health & Nutrition. It also contains probiotics and digestive enzymes.

Purina Equi22 is a concentrated vitamin and mineral supplement in a pelleted format. It is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of horses.

EZ-Balance is a low-calorie pelleted vitamin-mineral supplement formulated with organic copper, zinc and manganese. It has a low feeding rate of 150-200 grams per day.

Ferrous carbonate is a source of the mineral iron sometimes added to equine feeds. Most horses obtain excess iron from their forage and do not require supplementation of this mineral.

Ferrous sulfate is an iron source added to some equine feeds. It exists as either monohydrate or heptahydrate forms. Iron supplementation is not recommended for most horses as the equine diet typically contains excess iron from forages and grains.

Ferrous sulfate is a source of the mineral iron, which is added to equine feeds. It exists in monohydrate and heptahydrate forms. Iron supplementation is not recommended for most horses because forages in the equine diet typically supply excess iron.

Happ-E-mare is an equine supplement targeted to moody mares. It contains herbal ingredients purported to support a calm temperament. It also contains vitamin E, pyridoxine, and magnesium to support muscle and nervous system health.

Hiland's Big Sky Mineral by Hiland Supply Co. Ltd is a mineral supplement intended to support overall health in all horse types.

Hoof Restore is an equine hoof supplement formulated with MSM, dl-methionine, biotin, l-lysine, and organic zinc. These nutrients are important for hoof growth and quality.

DuMor Horse Block is a vitamin, mineral, and protein supplement for horses in a block format. It contains predominantly inorganic trace minerals and is intended to be offered free choice.

Intensive Care GI is an equine gut supplement formulated to support digestion and gut comfort. Ingredients include yeast extract, oatmeal, hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate, and various probiotic fermentation products.

Iron oxide is an ingredient that is sometimes added to horse feeds as a source of iron. For most horses, it is recommended to avoid feeds that contain added iron because too much of this mineral can have adverse effects.

Dolomite is a type of limestone that contains equal parts magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate. Dolomite is added to equine diets to support bone health, muscle function and metabolism.

Limestone is an excellent source of calcium commonly used in livestock supplements and feeds. It may be beneficial if your horse has a suboptimal calcium-phosphorous ratio or if the diet is not supplying enough calcium.

Linseed Meal (also called flaxseed meal) is a good source of digestible fiber and fat. Heat-treating linseed meal can reduce cyanogenic compounds produced after the seed is ground.

Magnesium Carbonate is an inorganic salt often used as a horse supplement to buffer stomach acids. It is a low-iron form of magnesium that is relatively bioavailable. 38 grams of magnesium carbonate provides 10 grams of elemental magnesium.

Magnesium Carbonate 25% is a powdered magnesium supplement. This supplement can support enzyme activity and energy storage. It provides 3 grams of magnesium per 12-gram scoop.

Magnesium Chloride is a form of magnesium salt that has a similar bioavailability in horses as magnesium oxide. It is not widely used as an equine supplement because it is not palatable to horses. To feed 10 grams of elemental magnesium, you would need to provide 62 grams of magnesium chloride.

Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic form of the macromineral magnesium. It can be used to buffer stomach acid and may provide temporary relief of gastric ulcers. Magnesium hydroxide is not recommended as a supplement if additional magnesium is required in the diet.

Magnesium Sulfate (epsom salts) is a form of magnesium that is not readily absorbed by horses. The anhydrous form does not contain water. Magnesium sulfate is not very palatable to horses and, if too much is fed, it can have a laxative effect.

Manganese carbonate is a form of manganese that is sometimes added to animal feeds. This trace mineral is important for bone formation, metabolism, and antioxidant protection. Manganese oxide or organic manganese amino acid complexes are more commonly used in equine diets.

Manganese Chloride Tetrahydrate can be added to equine feeds as an inorganic source of the trace mineral manganese. This mineral supports growth, metabolism, and antioxidant protection.

Manganese chloride (MnCl2) is a source of the essential trace mineral manganese, which is required for growth, metabolic processes, and antioxidant protection. MnCl2 exists in several forms: anhydrous, dihydrate, or tetrahydrate. The tetrahydrate form is more common and can be added to animal feeds.

Manganese oxide is a supplemental source of the trace mineral manganese for horses. Manganese is important for bone formation, healthy joints and acts as an antioxidant.