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Cobalt - Feed Ingredient

Cobalt is a trace mineral essential for equine health, primarily due to its role in the synthesis of vitamin B12 (cobalamin). Horses require cobalt in small amounts as it serves as a precursor for rumen and hindgut microbes to produce vitamin B12, which is necessary for red blood cell formation, energy metabolism, and nerve function. Since horses do not directly require cobalt itself but depend on it for microbial synthesis of vitamin B12, cobalt intake must be adequate in the diet.

Cobalt is naturally found in forages, particularly in legume-based feeds such as alfalfa and clover, though soil composition influences its concentration. Deficiencies in cobalt are rare but can lead to reduced vitamin B12 production, resulting in symptoms such as poor appetite, weight loss, and anemia.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Cobalt as an ingredient.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
AminoTrace+ Vitamin and Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
AminoTrace+ by Mad Barn is a complete, balanced equine mineral and vitamin supplement designed for horses with metabolic concerns. It is ideal for horses with IR, PPID, or high iron in the diet.
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.
Omneity Premix – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Omneity Premix is a balanced mineral and vitamin supplement for horses providing 100% organic trace minerals, complete B-vitamin fortification, added Vitamin E, yeast, and digestive enzymes.
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.
B-Tonic (MVP)
Blood CellsBlood Cells
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
B-Tonic by MVP is a liquid supplement that contains B Vitamins and iron that intend to help support the production of hemoglobin in red blood cells. It intends to correct deficiencies, stimulate appetites and help nervous horses.
Back in Balance Equine Mineral – [Discontinued]
HealthHealth
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Back in Balance Equine Mineral is a now-discontinued mineral premix for horses and other species. It used kelp as the ingredient carrier and provided organic trace minerals.
Balance Supplement (Peninsula Performance Feeds)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
Balance Supplement from Peninsula Performance Feeds is a pelleted ration balancing supplement for horses. Balance Supplement contains chelated trace minerals and is intended to be fed as the sole ration for easy keepers.
Balanced (Hygain)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Balanced by Hygain is feed that intends to be fed as a ration balancer, providing a protein level of 25%, minerals, and vitamins for horses that are easy keepers or on a pasture-only diet.
Balanced Pelleted Horse Mineral (Equiline)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Balanced Pelleted Horse Mineral from Equiline is a pelleted supplement that is meant to provide vitamins and minerals to meet the needs of adult horses. It can be supplied to horses eating hay or grain and any activity level.
Balancer (Triple Crown)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Triple Crown® Balancer is a pelleted mineral and vitamin supplement providing 30% protein, 3% fat and 5% fibre. This ration balancer contains essential amino acids, vitamins, macro minerals, trace minerals, bacteria and enzymes.
BalancI.R. Ration (Hoffman’s Horse Products)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Hoffman's BALANCI.R. Horse Ration is an 11% NSC pelleted feed for horses that require a low-starch diet. Energy sources include soybean hulls, stabilized rice bran, malt sprouts, and oat hulls.
Base Mix P55 (Uckele)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Base Mix P55 is a powdered vitamin and mineral supplement intended for pregnant or lactating mares, growing foals, and performance horses. This supplement contains balanced calcium to potassium ratio.
Bermuda Pellets (Ametza)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Bermuda Pellets by Ametza is a pelleted feed that contains Bermuda hay. This feed is intended for animals with allergies to alfalfa or those that need a low protein feed due to metabolic issues.
Big 6 Mineral Salt (American Stockman)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Big 6 Mineral Salt from American Stockman is a mineral supplement in block or bag form. It is intended to support weight gain, performance and health.
Big V 12-8 Horse Pellet (Big V Feeds)
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Big V 12-8 Horse Pellet by Big V Feeds is a pelleted feed intended for all horse types.
BioMane Equine Pellets (BioMane)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
BioMane Equine Pellets is a horse supplement containing amino acids, vitamins and minerals designed to support hair health. The pellets are composed of organic and inorganic minerals, and contain 14% crude protein, 5% fat and 6% fiber.
BioPlex Cobalt (Alltech)
Blood CellsBlood Cells
IngredientIngredient
MetabolismMetabolism
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
BioPlex Cobalt developed by Alltech is an organic source of the trace mineral cobalt for horses and agriculture animals. Cobalt is used by hindgut microbes to make vitamin B12, which supports metabolic processes.
Bioplex Quadra (Alltech)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
MetabolismMetabolism
Bioplex Quadra by Alltech is an organic trace mineral premix containing Zinc, Copper, Manganese, and Cobalt Proteinates. It is designed to be added to livestock feeds.
Blitz! Pak (Peak Performance Nutrients)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HerbHerb
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Blitz! Pak by Peak Performance Nutrients is a vitamin and mineral supplement which is intended to be provided before a horse event. It contains electrolytes, amino acids, and a blend of herbs.
Blitz! Paste Comfort Blend (Peak Performance Nutrients)
ExerciseExercise
HerbHerb
RecoveryRecovery
StaminaStamina
Blitz! Paste Comfort Blend by Peak Performance Nutrients is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended to be provided before a horse event. It contains electrolytes and amino acids intended to aid performance and recovery.
Blue Label 2X (Pennwoods)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Blue Label 2X by Pennwoods is a complete vitamin and mineral supplement designed for horses that contains added amino acids and yeast.
Blue Ribbon (Banks Mill Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
ProteinProtein
VitaminsVitamins
Banks' Blue Ribbon is an all-grain sweet feed composed of oats, corn, cane molasses, and soybean meal. It provides a high (33.4%) NSC value. This feed is intended for all horses and ponies.
Blue Ribbon 12+ (Seminole) – [Discontinued]
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
PerformancePerformance
Seminole Blue Ribbon 12+ is a now-discontinued textured horse feed targeted to growing, breeding and performance horses. It provides 12% protein with added lysine.
Blue Ribbon High Efficiency (Seminole) – [Discontinued]
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
GrowthGrowth
ProteinProtein
Seminole Blue Ribbon High Efficiency is a now-discontinued feed targeted to growing, breeding and performance horses. This high-fat textured feed contains added lysine.
Blueprint Equine Premix GFC (Masterfeeds)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Blueprint Equine Premix GFC is a powdered vitamin and mineral supplement to balance forage-based diets. It contains organic trace minerals, yeast meant to support the digestive system and garlic to repel flies and insects.
Bonanza Tuff Horse (Mid-America Feeds)
EnergyEnergy
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Bonanza Tuff Horse by Mid-America Feeds is a pelleted complete feed intended for all types of horses.
Bonza Horse (Bonza)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
MuscleMuscle
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
StaminaStamina
Bonza Horse by Bonza is a powdered mineral equine supplement that can be mixed with feed or dissolved in water. It is intended to support overall health in horses.
Boost ‘Em (Bluebonnet Feeds)
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Boost 'Em is a pelleted diet balancer from Bluebonnet Feeds that contains protein, fat, vitamins and minerals to contribute to the general health of horses and livestock.
Boredom Buster (Equi-lete)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Boredom Buster by Equi-lete is a hanging treat containing vitamins and minerals. It is intended for stalled horses experiencing boredom.
BOS Equus (The Horse Food)
Grain FreeGrain Free
NutrientsNutrients
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
ProteinProtein
BOS Equus by The Horse Food is a seed-meal-based feed high in protein and fat. It is intended for any type of horse for any age.
Breeder Tub (Agassiz Feeds)
BroodmareBroodmare
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Breeder Tub by Agassiz Feeds is a mineral and vitamin lick designed for breeding beef cattle. It is molasses-based with no added salt and designed for free-choice use.
Breeders Choice Plus (DAC)
BroodmareBroodmare
NutrientsNutrients
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Breeders Choice Plus by DAC is a powdered vitamin and mineral supplement designed for breeding horses. It contains trace minerals, selenium, and probiotics.
Breeding (Banks Mill Feeds)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Breeding by Banks Mill Feeds is a high-protein textured feed intended for gestating and lactating broodmares, as well as growing foals. This feed contains 26.3% NSC.
Breeding and Growth Formula (Bartlett Milling) [Discontinued]
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Bartlett's Breeding and Growth Formula is a 14% protein and 6% fat sweet feed formulated for breeding, growing and exercising horses. It contains ingredients such as oats, barley, corn, and wheat middlings as its main energy sources.
Broodmare Yearling (Equine Advantage)
BroodmareBroodmare
GrainsGrains
PerformancePerformance
StallionStallion
Broodmare Yearling is formulated to help promote healthy growth and development in horses and ponies. This feed is ideal for broodmares, lactating mares, and breeding stallions to provide essential nutrients.
Calf-Manna Performance Supplement (Manna Pro)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Calf-Manna® Horses Performance Supplement is a high-protein feed intended for recently weaned foals that are having trouble transitioning to solid feeds. It provides added energy and nutrients.
California Trace Plus
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ExerciseExercise
ImmunityImmunity
RecoveryRecovery
California Trace Plus is an equine trace mineral and vitamin supplement with added yeast. It provides organic trace minerals and live Saccharomyces cerevisiae cultures.
Carb-Buster Non-GMO (Daily Dose Equine)
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Carb-Buster Non-GMO by Daily Dose Equine is a premixed feed that is intended to be fed as a forage ration balancer. It contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and probiotics meant for proper nutrient absorption.
Carb-Guard – 12% Pelleted Horse Feed (Blue Seal)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Blue Seal Carb-Guard is a 12% protein and 8% fat pelleted complete feed with less than 11% NSC. It is formulated with various roughages for fibre as well as wheat middlings, corn germ, and dried distillers grains for energy.
Carbolyte (Excel Equine Feeds)
HealthHealth
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Carbolyte from Excel Equine Feeds is a pelleted feed. This feed is intended for horses who require a reduced starch diet.
Carboraider Complete (King Brand)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Carboraider Complete from King is a pelleted complete feed for horses. Carboraider Complete is intended for adult horses who require lower sugar and starch levels in their diets. This feed is formulated with beet pulp and a rice bran base.
Carboraider Senior (King)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
SeniorSenior
Carboraider Senior by King is a complete feed intended for senior horses requiring controlled levels of starch and sugar.
CFS Elevate ABF (Clarence Farm Services Limited)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
CFS Elevate ABF is a ration balancer that provides vitamins and minerals without significantly increasing calories in the diet. It is formulated with 12% protein and 4% fat, and can be fed alone or in combination with other feeds.
Chelates Plus (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Chelates Plus is a supplement intended to provide greater nutrient absorbability. It is designed growing, mature, and breeding horses.
Chelator Minerals (Equi-Boss Performance)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Chelator Minerals from Equi-Boss Performance is a complete mineral and vitamin supplement that is intended to contribute to overall health.
CJ (Platinum Performance)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
RecoveryRecovery
CJ by Platinum Performance is an equine joint supplement for performance and senior horses. Active ingredients include avocado-soy unsaponifiables (ASU), MSM, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, and Boswellia serrata extract.
Classic (CFC Farm Home Center)
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Classic from CFC Farm Home Center is a pelleted horse feed that is meant for light working horses. It contains fiber, minerals and vitamins. It also has low sugar levels.
Classic 12 Plus (Manna Pro) [Discontinued]
BroodmareBroodmare
Complete FeedComplete Feed
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Classic 12 Plus from Manna Pro is a pelleted feed designed for performance horses, stallions, and broodmares. Classic 12 Plus provides 12% crude protein, 6% crude fat, 8% crude fibre, and uses a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
CM 16-10 Liberte (Nature Belisle)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
CM 16-10 Liberte by Nature Belisle is a mineral supplement intended for growing horses, horses at maintenance or in light work, and broodmares. It contains natural botanical extracts which can act as an insect repellent.
Cobalt Carbonate
Blood CellsBlood Cells
CardiovascularCardiovascular
MetabolismMetabolism
StaminaStamina
Cobalt carbonate is used as a supplemental form of the trace mineral cobalt in equine diets. Cobalt is primarily used by microbes in the hindgut to synthesize vitamin B12 (cobalamin).
Cobalt Carbonate Hexahydrate
Blood CellsBlood Cells
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
MetabolismMetabolism
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
Blood CellsBlood Cells
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
MetabolismMetabolism
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
Blood CellsBlood Cells
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
MetabolismMetabolism
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 H2O
Blood CellsBlood Cells
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
MetabolismMetabolism
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).

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