Cobalt Carbonate

Cobalt carbonate is a trace mineral supplement used in animal feed as a source of cobalt, an essential nutrient required in very small amounts. It is a reddish-pink compound that provides a stable and bioavailable form of cobalt for livestock and equine nutrition.

In horses, cobalt is necessary for the synthesis of vitamin B12 by gut microbes, which plays a key role in red blood cell production and energy metabolism. While cobalt deficiency is rare in horses, its inclusion in balanced diets helps supports overall health and performance on diets where forages are deficient in cobalt.