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DL-Methionine - Feed Ingredient

Methionine is a sulfur-containing essential amino acid that plays a crucial role in protein synthesis, metabolism, and various physiological functions in horses. As an essential amino acid, it must be obtained from the diet since horses cannot synthesize it internally. Methionine is commonly included in equine feed formulations and supplements to support muscle development, hoof health, and overall protein utilization.

In equine nutrition, methionine serves as a precursor for other sulfur-containing compounds, such as cysteine and taurine, which are important for tissue repair, antioxidant function, and keratin formation. It is particularly relevant in hoof health due to its role in keratin synthesis, the primary structural protein in hooves and hair. While methionine is naturally present in forages and protein-rich feeds, supplementation may be necessary in diets that are low in high-quality protein sources.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain DL-Methionine 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.
DL-Methionine (Mad Barn)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
IngredientIngredient
Methionine is an essential amino acid that is important for maintaining healthy tendons, ligaments, and hooves. Growing horses and horses who are in heavy exercise have a higher demand for methionine and would benefit from supplementation.
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.
Three Amigos (Mad Barn)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
MuscleMuscle
ProteinProtein
RecoveryRecovery
Three Amigos is an equine essential amino acid supplement containing lysine, methionine, and threonine in a 5:3:2 ratio. These are the three most common limiting amino acids in the horse's diet.
Equilibrium Optimal (Purina)
BroodmareBroodmare
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Equilibrium Optimal is a ration balancer formulated for all classes of horses. It can be fed alone or in combination with complete feeds or other feed ingredients such as beet pulp.
Equilibrium Pro Plus (Purina)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
Equilibrium Pro Plus by Purina is intended for performance horses, stallions, broodmares and growing foals. It contains 14% protein and 7% fat from sources such as soy hulls, soybean meal, ground corn, and ground wheat.
Equilibrium Sport XT (Purina) – [Discontinued]
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
ExerciseExercise
GrowthGrowth
PerformancePerformance
Equilibrium Sport XT is an extruded feed formulated for performance, breeding and growing horses. It provides high fat (10%) and moderate protein (14%) from ingredients including soybean meal, flax, wheat, soybean oil and molasses.
Equilibrium Trimax (Purina)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Purina Equilibrium Trimax is an energy-dense multi-particle feed intended for hard-keepers and performance horses. It provides 12% fat from vegetable oils and fermentable fibre from beet pulp to meet higher calorie requirements.
Equilibrium® XCEL HD (Purina Canada)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FatFat
HindgutHindgut
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Equilibrium® XCEL HD is a high-fat feed from the Purina Platinum product line. This low glycemic feed contains higher fat and fibre content and is intended for equine athletes and hard keepers.
Equiline Accelerator Plus Ration Balancer (Shur-Gain)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
NutrientsNutrients
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Aquiline Accelerator Plus Ration Balancer by Shur-Gain is a pelleted mix of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It is designed for maintenance and growth of easy keepers.
Equiline Xplosion Performance (Shur-Gain)
EnergyEnergy
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
Equiline Xplosion Performance by Shur-Gain is a high-fat, high-energy textured feed specially formulated for performance horses.
EquiMin Loose Mineral (Nutrena)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
EquiMin Loose Mineral is a powdered mineral and vitamin supplement intended as a top-dressing for horses on a forage-only feeding program. This powdered mineral is designed to support immune response and health and coat health.
EquiMoss Liberté (Nature Belisle)
Gut HealthGut Health
PrebioticPrebiotic
ProbioticProbiotic
YeastYeast
EquiMoss Liberté is a pelleted digestive supplement for horses containing Mannanoligposaccharides (MOS), Fructo oligosaccharides (FOS), and live yeast cultures. It is formulated to be fed at a rate of 100 grams per day for a 500 kg mature horse.
Equine Adult® Horse Feed (Purina Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
HealthHealth
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Purina Equine Adult Horse Feed is a pelleted feed for horses at maintenance, light work, or broodmares in early gestation. It provides 11% crude protein, 3% fat, and 25% fiber.
Equine BlueLite Pellet (Techmix)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
HydrationHydration
PerformancePerformance
Equine BlueLite Pellet is a supplement that provides the major electrolyte minerals including sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous. It also contains vitamin E as an antioxidant.
Equine GastroBalance (Enviro Equine)
Bone HealthBone Health
Gut HealthGut Health
Toxin BinderToxin Binder
UlcersUlcers
Gastrobalance is a gut health supplement for horses that contains bentonite clay, limestone and minerals. It is also marketed as an electrolyte powder to support hydration.
Equine Junior® Complete Horse Supplement (Purina Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Purina Equine Junior Horse Feed is a pelleted feed for growing horses that have been weaned. It provides protein, calories, vitamins and minerals to support development.
Equine Senior Active (Purina)
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
SeniorSenior
Purina® Equine Senior® Active is a concentrate horse feed containing pelleted and extruded components. It provides 14% fibre and 10% fat content.
Equine Senior® Complete Horse Feed (Purina Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DentalDental
ImmunityImmunity
SeniorSenior
Purina Equine Senior is a complete feed in an easy-to-chew formulation targeted at older horses. It contains 14% crude protein, 5.5% fat, and 19% NSC.
EquiTub (Purina)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
UlcersUlcers
Purina® EquiTub® with ClariFly® Larvicide is a free-choice ration balancer in a tub format with added ingredients to support fly control. EquiTub is designed for mature horses on pasture or drylot.
EquiZyme (Bio-Nutrition Laboratories)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
PrebioticPrebiotic
VitaminsVitamins
EquiZyme from Bio-Nutrition Laboratories is a vitamin-mineral supplement. This supplement contains added manno-oligosaccharides, selenium and yeast cultures intended for horses in various performance levels.
Essential (DePaolo Equine Concepts)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Essential by DePaolo Equine Concepts is a pelleted supplement that intends to promote healthy coat and hooves, and support a strong immune system. It contains ingredients such as L-Lysine, Biotin, and Vitamins A, B, D, and E.
Essential K (Tribute)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
HealthHealth
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Tribute Essential K is a ration balancer with a low 12.5% NSC (sugar plus starch). Essential K provides a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals, including organic selenium yeast.
Essential K GC Plus (Tribute)
JointsJoints
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Tribute Essential K GC Plus is a lower-inclusion ration balancer formulated with glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and MSM meant to support joint health.
Essential K Rebuild (Tribute)
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
PerformancePerformance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
RecoveryRecovery
Essential K Rebuild by Tribute is a low-starch, low-sugar pelleted ration balancer formulated for performance horses. Different from Essential K, it has added chromium and turmeric.
Essential K w/ Fly Control (Tribute)
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Tribute Essential K with Fly Control is a low feeding-rate ration balancer with Diflubenzuron, which can regulate the emergence of common flies.
EveryDayBalance (Enviro Equine)
PerformancePerformance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
EveryDayBalance by Enviro Equine is a flax-based vitamin and mineral supplement intended to support overall health and well-being in all horse types.
Evolution Elite (Purina)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Purina Evolution Elite is a multi-particle complete feed containing extruded and pelleted components. It is formulated with 13% protein and 8% fat.
Evolution Juvenile (Purina)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Evolution Juvenille is a multiparticle feed for growing horses made with pelleted and extruded components. It is designed to meet the nutritional needs of weanlings, yearlings and two-year olds.
Evolution Maternity (Purina)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Purina Evolution Maternity is a pelleted and extruded feed intended for late gestation and lactating broodmares and nursing and growing foals. Energy sources include corn, soy hulls, beet pulp, alfalfa meal, and flaxseeds.
Evolution Senior (Purina)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Gut HealthGut Health
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
SeniorSenior
Purina Evolution Senior is a low glycemic pelleted and extruded horse feed intended for mature horses 15 years of age and older. it contains prebiotics, probiotics, yeast culture, and a balance of amino acids to help maintain ideal gut health.
Exacta 10 (Seminole)
FiberFiber
FlavorFlavor
Gut HealthGut Health
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Seminole Exacta 10 is a textured feed intended for mature, active horses and ponies, providing 22% NSC. It contains soybeans, wheat middlings, oats, cracked corn, and molasses.
Exacta 12 (Seminole)
FiberFiber
FlavorFlavor
Gut HealthGut Health
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Seminole Exacta 12 is a textured feed intended for active adult horses, providing 12% protein, 7% fat and 22% NSC. It contains soybeans, wheat middlings, oats, cracked corn, and molasses.
Exacta 14 (Seminole)
FiberFiber
FlavorFlavor
Gut HealthGut Health
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Seminole Exacta 14 is a textured feed intended for growing, breeding, and performance horses. It provides 23% NSC and contains soybeans, wheat middlings, oats, cracked corn, and molasses.
Exceed 6-way (MVP)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Gut HealthGut Health
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
Exceed 6-way from MVP is intended for joint, gastric, muscle, coat, hoof, and digestive health support. Some of the active ingredients include hyaluronic acid, MSM, biotin, zinc, copper, amino acids, probiotics, prebiotics, and a variety of herbs.
Exceed 6-Way Pellet (MVP)
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
MuscleMuscle
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Exceed 6-Way is a pelleted horse supplement containing MSM, glucosamine, hydrolyzed collagen, and yucca schidigera extract. It is formulated to support joints, hoof health, gut, and hair coat.
Extra Strength Biotin 100 (NANRIC)
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutrientsNutrients
SeniorSenior
Extra Strength Biotin 100 by NANRIC is a biotin supplement intended to support hoof health in mature horses.
EZ (Tribute)
CalmingCalming
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
FiberFiber
Tribute Equine EZ Pellets is a 20% fibre, 8% fat feed intended for hard keepers and mature horses with higher energy requirements. It is formulated with reduced sugar and starch content and provides a maximum 13.5% NSC.
Farrier’s Best Friend (Pegasus)
Bone HealthBone Health
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Farrier's Best Friend from Pegasus is meant to support hoof, skin, and hair health. This supplement contains biotin, zinc, methionine, and calcium.
Farrier’s Formula Double Strength (Life Data Labs)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Farrier's Formula® Double Strength is a pelleted horse supplement formulated to support hoof health. It contains amino acids, biotin, and minerals at twice the concentration of the original Farrier's Formula.
Farrier’s Formula Hoof Supplement (Life Data Labs)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Farrier's Formula Hoof Supplement is a vitamin, mineral, and amino acid supplement that supports healthy hoof structure and growth. It is primarily composed of methionine, biotin and inorganic sources of zinc and copper.
Fat Cat (Vapco)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
EnergyEnergy
ToplineTopline
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
FAT-CAT is an equine supplement designed to support weight gain, shiny coats and hoof health. It contains corn oil, flaxseed oil, protein sources, biotin and several fermentation products.
Fat Smart (Matrix)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Fat Smart by Matrix is a pelleted feed designed to supplement energy from fat and fiber sources. It contains 12% fat, 14% protein and 22% fiber.
Fiber & Fat Comfort (Meunerie Benjamin)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
Fiber & Fat Comfort by Meunerie Benjamin is a feed that is high in fiber and contains vitamins, minerals, and yeast. It is intended to support the immune system, gut health and digestion.
Flies-A-Way (MVP)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
HealthHealth
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
YeastYeast
Flies-A-Way by MVP is a pelleted supplement that contains ingredients such as garlic and apple cider vinegar that intend to help repel biting insects. It also includes diatomaceous earth that intends to help prevent fly larvae from hatching in the manure.
Foal Foundation (Tribute Equine)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
PrebioticPrebiotic
ProbioticProbiotic
Tribute Foal Foundation™ is a milk-based pellet for foals up to three months of age to supplement the nutrients provided in mare's milk. The smaller pellet size helps to transition the foal to solid feeds.
Foal Milk Bits (Hoffman’s Horse Products)
FiberFiber
FoalFoal
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Foal Milk Bits from Hoffman's Horse Products is a pelleted feed for foals. Foal Milk Bits is intended to supplement mare's milk. Foal Milk Bits may provide extra nutrition to foals who require additional calories.
Foal Milk Replacer (Hoffman’s Horse Products)
FatFat
FoalFoal
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Foal Milk Replacer from Hoffman's is intended to replace or supplement a mare's milk. This milk replacer is highly palatable and intended to meet growing foals requirements.
Focus HF (Source Inc)
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutrientsNutrients
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Focus HF by Source Inc is a hoof supplement intended to support hoof growth, texture and strength in horses.
Formula 2 Equine Supplement (Dr. Reeds) – [Discontinued]
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Dr. Reeds Formula 2 is a now-discontinued vitamin/mineral supplement for horses with higher NSC content than Formula 1. This supplement used a combination of organic and inorganic trace minerals and contained wheat and molasses.
Foundation Formula (DAC)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Foundation Formula from dac is a hoof supplement that is meant to encourage hoof growth, health, strength and frog health.
Full Stride (Pureform)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Pureform Full Stride is a joint and bone supplement for horses containing MSM, Glucosamine, DMG, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The formula is advertised to maintain cartilage, tendons, muscle, skin, hair and hooves.
Full Support Mini (Pureform)
DigestionDigestion
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Pureform Full Support Mini is a vitamin/mineral supplement intended for miniature horse breeds. It contains ingredients to support joint health, B-vitamins, as well as organic and inorganic minerals.
Futurity Blend 14 (Woody’s Feed)
BroodmareBroodmare
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
LactationLactation
Woody's Futurity Blend 14 is a high starch feed with 14% protein and 4.5% fat, targeted to broodmares and foals. It is formulated to support gestation, lactation and growth.

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