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Inorganic Minerals for Horses
View nutrition analyses for inorganic mineral ingredients used in horse feeds and supplements in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Database. This category includes mineral sources not bound to organic molecules, such as zinc oxide, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, ferrous sulfate, calcium carbonate, magnesium oxide, sodium chloride, dicalcium phosphate, sodium selenite, and calcium iodate.
Compare nutrient values for different inorganic mineral sources to understand their contribution of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, chloride, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, iodine, iron, and other essential minerals. Use this database to evaluate mineral ingredients by nutrient concentration, source, form, and role in supporting balanced equine nutrition.
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Monosodium Phosphate (Mad Barn)
Bone Health
Growth
Ingredient
Mineral BalanceMonosodium Phosphate is a highly bioavailable source of phosphorus commonly used as an equine supplement. Phosphorus is considered an important component for metabolic function. Adult horses require 17 grams of phsophours a day.
Phosphate – Rock
Bone HealthGrowthIngredient
MetabolismPhosphate is a naturally occurring form of the macromineral phosphorus. Inorganic phosphate is extracted from mined rock. It is added to equine feeds to support bone health, energy utilization and metabolic functions.
Phosphate – Rock Low Fluoride
Bone HealthGrowthIngredientMineral BalancePhosphate is a natural inorganic source of the mineral phosphorus, which is important for bone health and metabolic processes. Phosphate is typically derived from mining rock. Some sources have low fluorine or are defluorinated.
Phosphate – Rock Soft
Bone HealthGrowthIngredientMineral BalanceInorganic phosphate for animal feeds is derived from mining rock. Phosphorus is an important macromineral for supporting bone health and metabolic processes in horses.
Phosphore 21% Gris (Nature Belisle)
Bone HealthIngredientMineral Balance
NutrientsPhosphore 21% Gris by Nature Belisle is a pure granular source of phosphorus from monocalcium phosphate.
Phosphoric Acid
Bone HealthGrowthIngredientNutrientsPhosphoric acid (also known as orthophosphoric acid) is a liquid phosphorus source that is safe to add to animal feeds. Phosphorus is a macromineral that supports bone health and metabolic processes.
Potassium Bicarbonate
Electrolyte
Exercise
Performance
RecoveryPotassium bicarbonate is a source of potassium used in electrolyte supplements. Horses in heavy exercise or hot climates benefit from electrolytes to support hydration and ion balance.
Potassium Carbonate
ElectrolyteExerciseIngredient
MusclePotassium carbonate is a form of potassium that is added to equine products to support electrolyte balance. Horses in heavy exercise or hot climates benefit from electrolyte supplementation to replenish minerals lost in sweat.
Potassium Chloride (KCl) – Red
Electrolyte
HydrationNutrients
StaminaPotassium chloride (KCl, potassium salt) is a source of potassium and chlorine used as a feed ingredient. It has a reddish appearance due to the presence of iron oxide.
Potassium Chloride White
ElectrolyteHydrationRecoveryStaminaPotassium chloride is an ingredient commonly added to equine electrolyte supplements to replenish potassium levels following exercise. This mineral is important for nerve and muscle function as well as maintaining ion balance.
Potassium Iodide
ElectrolyteIngredientMetabolismMineral BalancePotassium iodide is a supplemental source of the minerals potassium and iodine used in animal feeds. Potassium is an important electrolyte in the horse's body. Iodine is a micromineral that supports thyroid function.
Potassium Magnesium Sulfate
ElectrolyteExerciseIngredientMusclePotassium magnesium sulfate is a chemical compound that is used to supply magnesium in the equine diet. It can be used as a laxative under advice from a veterinarian.
Potassium Sorbate
ElectrolyteIngredientMuscleStaminaPotassium sorbate is a preservative added to feeds to prevent mold growth. It is a naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acid.
Potassium Sulfate
ElectrolyteExerciseIngredientMusclePotassium sulfate is a supplemental source of potassium added to equine feeds. Potassium is an electrolyte mineral critical for nerve and muscle function, and for maintaining ion balance.
Salt (Iodized)
ElectrolyteHydrationNutrientsStaminaIodized salt is table salt (NaCl) that has been fortified with the trace mineral iodine from sodium iodide or potassium iodide. Iodine is important for normal thyroid function.
Salt (NaCl)
ElectrolyteHydrationNutrientsStaminaSalt, or sodium chloride, is a vital component of the equine diet and serves many functions in the horse’s body. As an electrolyte, it supports healthy nerve function, muscle function (including cardiac muscle) and promotes hydration.
Sel (NaCl) (Nature Belisle)
ElectrolyteHydrationIngredientMineral BalanceSel by Nature Belisle is a pure granulated salt.
Selenium .06% (Animal Science Products)
Antioxidant
ImmunityIngredientNutrientsSelenium .06% is a trace mineral premix containing 600 ppm of inorganic selenium, formulated for use in finished feeds. Selenium is an important antioxidant that supports metabolic function. Supplemental selenium is required in the horse's diet, particularly in areas where soil levels are low.
Sodium Bentonite
Digestion
Gut HealthImmunity
Toxin BinderSodium bentonite is natural clay that is used as a binder in animal feeds. It is also purported to bind toxins and minerals in the digestive tract.
Sodium Bicarbonate
ElectrolyteExerciseGut HealthPerformanceSodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is a chemical compound that is fed to horses as an antacid. It temporarily buffers stomach acid to increase gastric pH.
Sodium Carbonate H2O
ColicElectrolyteGut Health
UlcersSodium carbonate (Na2CO3) is commonly used as an ingredient in soap and other cleaners. It may act as an antacid when ingested with water.
Sodium Selenate
Amino Acid
HealthImmunityIngredientSodium Selenate is an inorganic form of the trace mineral selenium sometimes used in equine feeds. Inorganic sources of selenium pose a greater risk of toxicity compared to organic selenized yeast.
Sodium Selenite
AntioxidantImmunityIngredientMineral BalanceSodium Selenite (Na2SeO3) is an inorganic selenium supplement that is commonly used in equine feeds. There is a greater concern of selenotoxicity with inorganic versus organic sources of this trace mineral.
Sodium Selenite 0.1%
AntioxidantImmunityIngredientMineral BalanceSodium selenite is an inorganic source of the essential trace mineral selenium. Selenium is required for antioxidant processes and to support metabolic health.
Sodium Sesquicarbonate Refined
ElectrolyteGut HealthIngredientMineral BalanceRefined sodium sesquicarbonate is an alkalizing agent that is fed as a ruminant buffer. It is not commonly used in the equine diet.
Sodium Sesquicarbonate Unrefined
ElectrolyteGut HealthHydrationIngredientSodium sesquicarbonate is a source of sodium added to animal feeds. It can be used as a rumen buffer. This additive is not commonly fed to horses.
Sodium Sulfate Decahydrate (Glauber Salts)
ColicGut HealthIngredientToxin BinderSodium Sulfate Decahydrate is also known as Glauber Salts or sal mirabilis. It is used in horses as a natural laxative supplement to support gut health and alleviate colic.
Sodium Tri-Poly Phosphate
Bone HealthGrowthIngredientNutrientsSodium Tri-Poly Phosphate (STPP) is used as a phosphorus source in equine nutrition. It is not as common as Monosodium Phosphate.
Sulfur
Hoof HealthIngredient
JointsMineral BalanceSulfur is an important macromineral required to support antioxidant status and protein synthesis, including collagen and keratin production. Pure sulfur is not fed to horses. Common sources of this mineral include MSM, methionine, and cysteine.
Tricalcium Phosphate
Bone HealthElectrolyteIngredientMuscleTricalcium phosphate (TCP) is a calcium and phosphorus source derived from bone, mineral rock or milk. TCP can be used to supplement calcium and phosphorus in equine diets, but it is less common than dicalcium phosphate.
Zinc Carbonate
Hoof HealthImmunityIngredientMineral BalanceZinc Carbonate (ZnCO3) is an inorganic source of the essential trace mineral zinc. It has lower bioavailability compared to organic, chelated forms of zinc.
Zinc Chloride
Coat QualityHoof HealthImmunityIngredientZinc Chloride (ZnCl2) is an inorganic source of the trace mineral zinc. It generally has lower bioavailability than organic sources of zinc.
Zinc Oxide
AntioxidantHoof HealthImmunityIngredientZinc oxide is an inorganic source of the essential trace mineral zinc. It is commonly used in equine feeds and supplements for hoof, skin, hair, immune, and metabolic health.
Zinc Sulfate H2O 89%
AntioxidantCoat QualityHoof HealthIngredientZinc sulfate is an inorganic form of the trace mineral zinc. This mineral is important for hoof, coat and skin quality. It is also involved in antioxidant processes and supports the immune system.
