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Beta-carotene - Feed Ingredient

Beta-carotene is a carotenoid pigment and a precursor to vitamin A (provitamin A) found in plants, particularly in forage, carrots, and other green or orange vegetables. It is a fat-soluble compound that serves as an essential nutrient for horses, contributing to various physiological functions. While horses can convert beta-carotene into vitamin A in the intestinal mucosa, the efficiency of this conversion depends on factors such as diet and individual metabolic rates.

In equine nutrition, beta-carotene is important for reproductive health, immune function, and vision. It is naturally abundant in fresh pasture but may be limited in stored hay, as prolonged storage and exposure to sunlight can degrade its content. For horses with restricted access to fresh forage, supplementation with beta-carotene may be considered to support adequate vitamin A levels, although it is not an ‘active’ form of vitamin A itself.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Beta-carotene as an ingredient.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Horse Plus Supplement (Purina)
Blood CellsBlood Cells
EnergyEnergy
StressStress
VitaminsVitamins
Purina Horse Plus is a B-Vitamin supplement with added Vitamin C, E and K to support performance. It is targeted to horses that are under stress or engaging in intense exercise.
Kalm N EZ GC Plus (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
JointsJoints
Kalm 'N EZ GC Plus is a pelleted complete feed with added glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and methylsulfonlymethane (MSM). It contains 14% crude protein, 8% crude fat and an NSC of 13.5%.
Kalm N EZ Pellets (non-GMO) (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
FiberFiber
Kalm 'N EZ Pellets (non-GMO) is a complete pelleted feed made with non-GMO soybean hulls and other ingredients. It contains 14% crude protein, 8% crude fat and 13.5% NSC.
Kalm N EZ Pellets (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
FiberFiber
Tribute Kalm 'N EZ Pellet is a complete horse feed formulated with no corn, oats, or molasses. Providing 13.5% NSC, this feed is appropriate for horses that require a low NSC diet.
Kalm N EZ Soy-Free Pellet (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
Kalm N EZ Soy-Free Pellet by Tribute is a pelleted feed that contains no corn, oats or molasses. It is intended for horses with special needs to provide higher fat and fibre to support calmer performances.
Kalm N EZ Textured (Tribute)
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Kalm 'N EZ Textured is a textured complete feed with whole oats added. It is formulated to provide highly digestible energy at a lower NSC. It contains 14% crude protein, 6% crude fat, and 15.5% NSC.
Kalm N’ Fit (Tribute Equine)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
FiberFiber
Kalm 'N Fit® is a corn-free, high-fat, textured feed for exercising mature horses. It is formulated for horses consuming lower protein forages and contains steam-crimped grains to improve digestibility.
Kalm Performer GC Plus (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
RespiratoryRespiratory
Tribute Kalm Performer is a pelleted complete feed intended for mature horses on high protein forages like alfalfa hay. It is a corn-free formula with steam-crimped grains to support digestibility. It provides 24% NSC.
Kalm Ultra (Tribute Equine)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
StressStress
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Tribute Kalm Ultra® is a high-fat pelleted feed with 23.5% NSC targeted to adult horses in heavy work or hard keepers that need to gain weight. Kalm Ultra® provides energy from fat and fiber to support calm performance.
Lite (Triple Crown)
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Triple Crown Lite is a palatable, low-calorie, high-fiber pellet fortified with vitamins and minerals. This feed is intended for horses or ponies prone to laminitis and insulin resistance and tends to gain weight easily. This feed has an NSC of 9.5%.
Low Starch (Triple Crown)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Grain FreeGrain Free
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
SeniorSenior
Triple Crown Low Starch is a pelleted feed containing a lower level of 13.5% NSC. It has no corn, molasses or alfalfa meal which can cause excitability in horses.
Low Starch Omega Plus (Equine Advantage)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
Low Starch Omega Plus is intended for horses that need moderate to significant calories added to their diet. This diet is suitable for horses with Insulin Resistance, Cushing's Disease, and PSSM due to the low NCS.
Mare & Foal (Running Horse Elite Equine Nutrition)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Running Horse Elite Mare & Foal is a high-fat feed that contains 16% protein and 9% fat from sources such as wheat middlings, rice bran, and soybean oil. This feed is targeted at pregnant, lactating, and growing horses.
Mare Plus (Farnam)
BroodmareBroodmare
LactationLactation
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Farnam Mare Plus is a gestation and lactation supplement intended to provide nutrients required for gestating and lactating mares. It supplies vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
Mare-Foal II-P (Pellets) (MVP)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Mare-Foal II-P by MVP is a pelleted supplement designed for broodmares and foals. It contains vitamins, minerals, probiotics and an elevated protein level that intend to support proper development.
Mega-Cell MVP – Pelleted Multi Vitamin and Mineral (Med-Vet)
HealthHealth
ProbioticProbiotic
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
MVP Mega-Cell is a pelleted vitamin and mineral supplement for horses formulated to balance grass hays and grain-based diets. It is also a source of amino acids and microbials.
Naturals Pelleted Horse Feed (Triple Crown)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
EnergyEnergy
HealthHealth
ProteinProtein
Triple Crown Naturals is a pelleted horse feed made with GMO-free ingredients and without corn, soybean, or molasses. Energy sources include alfalfa meal, ground oats, wheat middlings, and flaxseed.
Nutrequin Elite (Equistro)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Nutrequin Elite is a vitamin, mineral, and amino acid supplement formulated for performance horses as well as lactating and pregnant mares.
Perform Gold (Triple Crown)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FatFat
FiberFiber
Perform Gold is a high energy density pelleted feed designed for performance horses. It provides 12.5% protein, 12% fat and 15.3% NSC, and contains a mixture of organic and inorganic minerals.
Performance Advantage (Tribute Equine)
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
FoalFoal
PerformancePerformance
Tribute Performance Advantage® is a grain-based, textured feed formulated to meet the higher energy requirements of performance horses. It provides 8% fat and 31% NSC.
Power Finish (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
Tribute Power Finish is a high-fat textured feed intended for adult horses in heavy training. It provides highly digestible energy sources to support the calorie requirements of racehorses. Power Finish contains high levels of protein (13% crude protein), fat (10% crude fat), and NSC (32%).
Precision (Ark Nutrition)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
FatFat
GrowthGrowth
ToplineTopline
Precision by Ark Nutrition is a pelleted feed that is low in sugar with a moderate starch level meant to ease digestion and is higher in soluble fiber levels to support hindgut function.
Preg Check (Natural Horse Vet)
MareMare
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
StallionStallion
VitaminsVitamins
Preg Check by Natural Horse Vet is a powdered supplement that intends to provide the nutrients required during the prenatal period and nutrients important during reproduction and lactation.
PreOx (HorseTech)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
VitaminsVitamins
PreOx from HorseTech is a powdered antioxidant supplement. PreOx contains added vitamins, minerals and added flaxseed. This supplement is intended for horses who require additional antioxidants in their diet.
Recovery Plus (Woody’s Horse Nutrition)
ExerciseExercise
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Woody’s Recovery Plus is an equine supplement intended to be fed to horses post-exercise. It provides amino acids from whey protein concentrate, yeast, Vitamin E and other vitamins and minerals.
Resist + Vit C (Cavalor)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
VitaminsVitamins
Resist + Vit C by Cavalor is a powdered immune support supplement formulated with herbs and antioxidants to enhance the horse's natural defenses. It is ideal for horses that travel frequently or are regularly exposed to other horses.
Resolve (Tribute)
EnergyEnergy
ImmunityImmunity
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
Resolve is a pelleted complete feed from Tribute that is formulated to provide high-fat and high-fibre content with an NSC of 17.5%. It provides added Vitamin E which can support antioxidant status.
Safe Starch Forage (Triple Crown)
ForageForage
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Triple Crown Safe Starch® Forage is a forage-based feed containing a mixture of orchard and timothy hays fortified with vitamins, minerals and direct-fed microbials.
Senior (Equine Advantage)
FatFat
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
SeniorSenior
Senior by Equine Advantage is a textured feed intended to provide mature horses with essential nutrients. Ingredients such as shredded beet pulp & soybean hulls increase digestibility.
Senior (Triple Crown)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
Grain FreeGrain Free
SeniorSenior
Triple Crown Senior is a grain-free, beet pulp-based, high-fat feed designed to meet the needs of older horses. It provides 17% fiber and can be fed as the sole ration for horses unable to eat forage due to dental issues.
Senior Active + (Triple Crown)
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Senior Active + from Triple Crown is an extruded pelleted intended for older horses or hard keepers. This feed is intended for horses with metabolic issues.
Senior Gold (Triple Crown)
DentalDental
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
SeniorSenior
Triple Crown Senior Gold is a grain-free, beet pulp-based soft feed intended for older horses. It contains 14.5% protein, 12.5% fat and 9% NSC. Senior Gold can be mixed with water to form a mash for horses with dental issues or prone to choke.
Senior Pellet (Right Choice)
FatFat
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Senior by Right Choice is a pelleted complete feed intended for senior horses with elevated protein. It contains 14% protein, 7% fat, and 19% NSC.
Senior Sport (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
FiberFiber
SeniorSenior
Tribute Senior Sport™ is a high calorie feed for mature performance horses. It provides 16.5% NSC with 10% fat and 18% fibre to support performance.
Senior Sport with Glucosamine (Tribute)
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
FiberFiber
SeniorSenior
Senior Sport with Glucosamine by Tribute is a textured feed for seniors with added glucosamine that intends to support joint health. It contains high fat and fibre to support calmer performances.
Seniority GC Plus (Tribute Equine)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
JointsJoints
RespiratoryRespiratory
SeniorSenior
Tribute Seniority™ GC Plus is a textured, complete feed for mature horses that contains additional ingredients to support joint health. It is formulated with glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and MSM.
Seniority Low NSC (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Seniority Low NSC from Tribute is a complete feed containing 10% NSC (Starch + Sugar). This feed is intended for horses with sugar and starch sensitivities.
Seniority Pellet (Tribute)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Complete FeedComplete Feed
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Seniority Pellet is a pelleted complete feed formulated for adult and senior horses. It is a low-calorie feed with a high feeding rate and can be used to replace forage in the diet.
Seniority™ Pellet (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Tribute Seniority™ Pellet is an 18% NSC complete feed for mature horses. It provides energy from digestible fiber sources including dehulled soybean and alfalfa meal, wheat middlings, and beet pulp.
Silhouette (Cavalor)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Silhouette from Cavalor is a fibre protein mixed feed. This feed is intended for easy keepers or horses who need to lose additional body weight.
SmartEssentials Pellets (SmartPak)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
SmartEssentials Pellets from SmartPak is a vitamin and minerals supplement with added essential fatty acids and amino acids. Omega-3s are sourced from flaxseed and fish oil.
SmartVite Perform (SmartPak)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
SmartVite Perform is a pelleted mineral and vitamin supplement intended for performance horses. It includes higher nutrient levels which can support horses in heavy exercise.
SmartVite Perform Senior (SmarkPak)
ImmunityImmunity
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SeniorSenior
VitaminsVitamins
SmartVite Perform Senior is a vitamin and mineral supplement for working senior horses. It is also intended to support immunity and provide antioxidants.
SmartVite Thrive (SmartPak)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
SmartVite Thrive is a ration balancer meant to provide adult horses with essential vitamins and minerals in light or no work. It also contains vital amino acids and is highly palatable with vegetable oil, rice bran, and flaxseed meal ingredients.
SmartVite Thrive Senior (SmartPak)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SeniorSenior
VitaminsVitamins
SmartVite Thrive Senior Pellets is a low feeding rate mineral and vitamin supplement for senior horses. It is formulated with added antioxidants for immune function and increased levels of B vitamins.
Solutions 10 Pellet (Right Choice)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
Solutions 10 is a 10% protein and 6% fat pelleted complete feed. This feed is formulated for horses in work and at maintenance. It contains both organic and inorganic sources of minerals, yeast, and added amino acids.
Solutions 10 Textured (Right Choice)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Solutions 10 Textured by Right Choice is a textured complete feed containing 10% protein, 10% fat, and 26.5% NSC. It is formulated for horses in work and maintenance.
Solutions 12 Textured (Right Choice)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Solutions 12 Textured is a complete feed with 12% protein and 6% fat. It is formulated using corn, oats, barley, and wheat as energy sources. It also contains soybean as a protein source and soybean oil as a fat source.
Solutions 14 Cube (Right Choice)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Right Choice Solutions® 14 Cube is a cubed feed with 14% protein intended for horses in work and at maintenance. It provides protein from alfalfa meal and extruded soybeans.
Solutions 14 Low Starch Pellet (Right Choice)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Solutions 14 Low Starch is a pelleted complete feed that contains 14% protein and 7% fat. It is formulated for working and maintenance horses and is marketed as a low NSC feed.

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