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View nutrition analyses for mineral ingredients used in horse feeds and supplements in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Database. This category includes macro-mineral and trace mineral sources such as salt, limestone, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium oxide, zinc proteinate, copper sulfate, manganese oxide, selenium yeast, iodine sources, and other mineral ingredients used in equine diet formulation.

Compare nutrient profiles for different mineral sources to understand their contribution of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, chloride, potassium, zinc, copper, selenium, iodine, manganese, 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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3:1 Zinc Copper (Mad Barn)
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Mad Barn’s 3:1 Zinc Copper Powder is an organic trace mineral supplement for horses, providing zinc and copper proteinates in a 3:1 ratio. These chelated trace minerals are formulated for improved absorption and help support hoof health, connective tissue integrity, skin condition and coat quality.
Monosodium Phosphate (Mad Barn)
Bone HealthBone Health
GrowthGrowth
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Monosodium 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.
Natural E/Organic Se (Mad Barn)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
RecoveryRecovery
VitaminsVitamins
Natural E/Organic Se is a pelleted supplement providing organic Selenium yeast and natural Vitamin E. These two nutrients are important antioxidants that support muscle function and anti-inflammatory pathways.
Omneity P – Pellets – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Gut HealthGut Health
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Omneity Pellets is a balanced mineral and vitamin supplement for horses in a palatable pellet form. It provides 100% organic trace minerals, complete B-vitamin fortification, added Vitamin E, yeast and digestive enzymes.
Performance XL: Electrolytes (Mad Barn)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
PerformancePerformance
StaminaStamina
Performance XL: Electrolytes by Mad Barn is a scientifically formulated equine electrolyte supplement designed to support athletic performance and workout recovery. It contains an ideal blend of natural minerals and vitamins to promote hydration status and muscle function.
Trace Mineral Pak (Mad Barn)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
ExerciseExercise
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Trace Mineral Pak from Mad Barn is a balanced equine supplement providing 100% organic (chelated) trace minerals. Ingredients include selenium, zinc, copper, and manganese.
Zinc (Mad Barn)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Mad Barn Zinc Proteinate provides an organic source of zinc to support normal growth, tissue health, and the maintenance of healthy skin, hair, and hooves. Zinc is also a structural component of many enzymes involved in immune function, nervous system function, and protein synthesis.
Redmond Real Salt
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HealthHealth
HydrationHydration
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Redmond Real Salt is an unrefined sea salt containing elevated levels of trace minerals. Horses at maintenance typically need 30 grams of salt per day to meet sodium requirements.
Salt (Iodized)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
NutrientsNutrients
StaminaStamina
Iodized 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)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
NutrientsNutrients
StaminaStamina
Salt, 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.
Salt Trace Mineralized
ColicColic
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Trace Mineralized Salt is any combination of sodium chloride with trace minerals, such as zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine and cobalt.
Sel (NaCl) (Nature Belisle)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Sel by Nature Belisle is a pure granulated salt.
Sel-Plex 1000 (Alltech)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
MetabolismMetabolism
Sel-Plex® 1000 from Alltech is a proprietary organic selenium supplement in the form of selenized yeast. It is safer and more bioavailable compared to inorganic forms of selenite.
Sel-Plex 2000 (Alltech)
HealthHealth
MetabolismMetabolism
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
YeastYeast
Sel-plex is a proprietary form of selenized yeast used to provide organic selenium. 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.
Sel-Plex 3000 (Alltech)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
YeastYeast
Sel-Plex® 3000 by Alltech is a proprietary form of the organic trace mineral selenium from selenized yeast. Selenium is involved in antioxidant processes and supports muscle health in horses.
Sel-Plex 600 (Alltech)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
YeastYeast
Sel-Plex 600 is a single-ingredient organic selenium yeast supplement that is used in horse feeds and products. Organic trace minerals are generally better absorbed than inorganic minerals.
Selenium .06% (Animal Science Products)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
Selenium .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.
Selenium Yeast 2000 (TransChem)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
YeastYeast
TransChem Selenium Yeast 2000 PPM is made from Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast grown in a selenium-rich medium. This supplement provides selenium in the form of selenomethionine.
Selenium Yeast 600
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
YeastYeast
Selenium Yeast 600 is an organic selenized yeast supplement providing 600 ppm (mcg/gram) of selenium. It is made from Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast grown in a selenium-rich medium and supplies this mineral in the form of an amino acid complex.
SelenoSource AF 2000 (Diamond V)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
MetabolismMetabolism
SelenoSource™ AF 2000 is an organic selenium supplement consisting of selenized Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast. The primary active ingredient is selenomethionine.
Smart Balance (Smart Horse Nutrition)
ImmunityImmunity
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Smart Balance from Smart Horse Nutrition is a pelleted supplement that is meant to support muscles, immunity, hoof and skin health. It contains vitamins, minerals, and low NSC.
Sodium Bentonite
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
Toxin BinderToxin Binder
Sodium 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
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
PerformancePerformance
Sodium 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 Bicarbonate (Natural Soda)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
IngredientIngredient
Sodium bicarbonate is a feed additive for horses at risk of gastric ulcers. It is commonly used as an acid buffer to neutralize stomach acid. Sodium bicarbonate may be fed to adult horses and ponies at all work levels.
Sodium Carbonate H2O
ColicColic
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
Gut HealthGut Health
UlcersUlcers
Sodium 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 AcidAmino Acid
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Sodium 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
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Sodium 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%
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Sodium 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
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
Gut HealthGut Health
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Refined 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
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
Gut HealthGut Health
HydrationHydration
IngredientIngredient
Sodium 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)
ColicColic
Gut HealthGut Health
IngredientIngredient
Toxin BinderToxin Binder
Sodium 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 HealthBone Health
GrowthGrowth
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
Sodium Tri-Poly Phosphate (STPP) is used as a phosphorus source in equine nutrition. It is not as common as Monosodium Phosphate.
SQM Cu 12.7% – Copper (QualiTech)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SQM Copper (Cu) 12.7% is a single-ingredient powdered organic trace mineral supplement providing a polysaccharide complex of copper. It is intended for use as a feed additive.
SQM Fe 14.6% – Iron (QualiTech)
Blood CellsBlood Cells
EnergyEnergy
IngredientIngredient
MetabolismMetabolism
SQM Iron (Fe) 14.6% is a powdered polysaccharide complex of the essential trace mineral iron. Horses typically obtain sufficient iron from the diet and should not be supplemented except in cases of anemia or deficiency.
SQM Mg 10% – Magnesium (QualiTech)
Bone HealthBone Health
ImmunityImmunity
MetabolismMetabolism
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SQM Magnesium (Mg) 10% is a single-ingredient mineral supplement providing an organic polysaccharide complex with elemental magnesium. It is used as a feed ingredient for livestock.
SQM Mn 16% – Manganese (QualiTech)
Bone HealthBone Health
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
SQM Manganese (Mn) 16% is a single-ingredient organic trace mineral supplement providing a polysaccharide complex of manganese. It is intended for use in livestock feed.
SQM Zn 22% – Zinc (QualiTech)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
SQM Zinc (Zn) 22% is a single-ingredient organic trace mineral supplement providing a polysaccharide complex of zinc. It is intended for use in livestock feed to help support normal growth and tissue health.
Sulfur
Hoof HealthHoof Health
IngredientIngredient
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Sulfur 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 HealthBone Health
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
IngredientIngredient
MuscleMuscle
Tricalcium 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 HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Zinc 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 QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Zinc Chloride (ZnCl2) is an inorganic source of the trace mineral zinc. It generally has lower bioavailability than organic sources of zinc.
Zinc Oxide
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Zinc 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 Polysaccharide Complex (HorseTech)
Bone HealthBone Health
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Zinc Polysaccharide Complex from HorseTech is a powdered form of zinc which can be included in equine diets. Zinc is a structural component of enzymes which are involved in nervous system and immune function.
Zinc Sulfate H2O 89%
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
IngredientIngredient
Zinc 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.
ZinMet 100 (Austasia Animal Products)
HealthHealth
IngredientIngredient
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
ZinMet® 100 is an organic trace mineral supplement that provides zinc and chromium in a highly absorbable form. It is composed of a 10% zinc methionine complex. ZinMet 100 is recommended for cows.
Zinpro 100 (Zinc Methionine Complex)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
MuscleMuscle
ZINPRO® (zinc methionine complex) is a feed ingredient that provides an organic (chelated) source of zinc. This essential trace mineral is required for skin and hoof health, immunity, reproductive health, and more.
Zinpro 120 – Zinc Methionine Complex (Zinpro)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Zinpro 120 is a Zinc Methionine Complex used as an ingredient in livestock feeds. It provides an organic source of the trace mineral zinc (12%) with the amino acid methionine (27.3%).
Zinpro 180 (Zinc Methionine Complex)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
MuscleMuscle
Zinpro® 180 is a Zinc-methionine complex of amino acids hydrate used as a nutritional feed additive for livestock. It contains an organic source of the essential trace mineral zinc.
Zinpro 40 (Zinc Methionine Complex)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
MuscleMuscle
Zinpro 40 is a zinc methionine complex that is used as a nutritional ingredient for animal feeds. It provides a supplemental source of organic zinc in the form of an amino acid hydrate.
Zinpro E (Zinpro)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
MuscleMuscle
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Zinpro E is a zinc amino acid complex nutritional ingredient used in livestock feeds. It provides an organic source of the essential trace mineral zinc.
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