Echinacea - Feed Ingredient

Echinacea refers to a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family, with Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, and Echinacea pallida being the most commonly used species in botanical and supplement formulations. The aerial parts and roots of the plant contain a variety of bioactive compounds, including alkamides, polysaccharides, caffeic acid derivatives, and flavonoids.

In equine nutrition, echinacea is typically included in dried, powdered, or extract form in herbal blends aimed at supporting general wellness or immune system function. Its inclusion is based on its historical use and reported immunomodulatory effects, although evidence in equine models remains limited. Echinacea is most commonly found in supplements marketed for horses experiencing stress or undergoing seasonal changes.

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

Feed Name	Brand	ID	Availability	Format	Protein	Fat	ADF	NDF	NSC	DE	Lysine	Calcium	Phosphorus	Magnesium	Potassium	Sodium	Chloride	Iron	Zinc	Copper	Selenium	Biotin	Vitamin E
Cushinaze	NAF Equine	529948		Powdered	11.44%	7.11%	30.8%	40.8%	--	2.78 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.03%	--	--	--	--	--	--	1105.56 KIU
Daily-Lung	CEP	1200283	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Echinacea	Dodson & Horrell	529507	--	--	14.4%	--	37.13%	47.13%	--	2.44 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
EquineSaver	Figuerola Laboratories	1044889	--	--	18.2%	27.3%	20%	30%	--	4.45 mcal/kg	22.2%	0.1%	--	0.3%	0.3%	32.3%	51.5 ppm	--	712 ppm	71.2 ppm	0.7 ppm	356.3 ppm	14252.1 KIU
Health Mash	Dodson & Horrell	500160		Textured	14.4%	8.3%	15.13%	41.72%	22.2%	3.02 mcal/kg	4.3%	0.6%	0.6%	0.28%	0.61%	0.17%	0.28 ppm	244.4 ppm	83.3 ppm	17.8 ppm	0.28 ppm	1.3 ppm	185 KIU
Heave Ho	Equine Medical & Surgery Associates	904101		--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	5.78 KIU
HP3	Equine Health and Performance, Inc.	1207275	--	--	19.19%	12.63%	12.63%	15.78%	--	3.92 mcal/kg	7.58%	0.47%	0.35%	0.25%	1.17%	0.02%	0.58 ppm	162.63 ppm	38 ppm	--	0.89 ppm	223.79 ppm	7934.33 KIU
Immu-Aid	AniMed	742873	--	--	100%	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	100%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	57008.47 ppm	--	--	--	35630.3 KIU
Immuforte Powder	NAF Equine	529931		--	38.67%	5.11%	2.34%	6.45%	--	3.58 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.29%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Immune Plus	Omega Alpha	71759		--	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Infla-Aid	Silver Lining Herbs	1135424		--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Keep Cool	Silver Lining Herbs	947558		--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Mud Heel	Dodson & Horrell	529518		--	15.6%	3.3%	22%	32%	--	2.78 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.22%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Shake Relief	NAF Equine	529947		Powdered	11.33%	3.89%	10.59%	29.21%	--	1.96 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.11%	--	--	--	--	--	--	3333.33 KIU
SmartImmune Pellets	SmartPak	600361		Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	13157.89 KIU
SmartPituitary Senior Pellets	SmartPak	600248		Pelleted	--	1.71%	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	12631.6 KIU
SU-PER Aller-G Powder	Gateway Products	469392		Powdered	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	--	0%	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0 ppm	--	--
SU-PER Anti-Oxidant Powder	Gateway Products	469393		Powdered	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	--	0%	--	0%	2.76%	--	--	--	--	11023.12 ppm	2755.78 ppm	44.09 ppm	220.46 ppm	110231.22 KIU
SU-PER ImmunoBOOST Powder	Gateway Products	469441		Powdered	2%	--	--	0%	--	0 mcal/kg	27.56%	--	--	1.1%	--	--	--	--	7716.19 ppm	--	44.09 ppm	--	110231.22 KIU
Uveitis Formula	The Equine Edge	631616		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--

Feeds, Supplements & Products

Cushinaze (NAF Equine)

Immunity

Metabolic Syndrome

Mineral Balance

Nutrition

Cushinaze by NAF Equine is a powdered immune supplement that intends to support vitality, provide support of the pituitary gland and gut function.

Daily-Lung (CEP)

Antioxidant

Health

Immunity

Respiratory

Daily-Lung by CEP is a supplement intended to strengthen the respiratory system of horses.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Respiratory Supplement

Echinacea (Dodson & Horrell)

Health

Immunity

Ingredient

Nutrients

Echinacea from Dodson & Horrell is a single ingredient supplement that supports the immune system. This supplement is recommended to be fed at a rate of 4 to 6 scoops for ponies and horses, respectively.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Immune Supplement

EquineSaver (Figuerola Laboratories)

Health

Herb

Organic Trace Minerals

Vitamins

EquineSaver by Figuerola Laboratories is a supplement that contains over 300 nutrients and is intended to support overall health in all horse types.

Feed Additives Vitamin Supplements Supplement

Health Mash (Dodson & Horrell)

Fiber

Gut Health

Herb

Nutrition

Health Mash by Dodson & Horrell is a supplementary feed meant to support immune and digestive function, with added antioxidants and yeast. The ingredients list includes wheatbran, vegetable oil, and herbs. Health Mash is a molasses-free option.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Heave Ho (Equine Medical & Surgery Associates)

Antioxidant

Health

Herb

Immunity

Heave Ho from Eq Medical Surgery Associates is a respiratory supplement. This supplement contains natural herbs and vitamin E, intended to help horses with breathing issues.

Respiratory Supplement

HP3 (Equine Health and Performance, Inc.)

Antioxidant

Health

Joints

Recovery

HP3 by Equine Health and Performance, Inc. is a joint and tendon supplement designed for performance horses. It is formulated with MSM, turmeric and glucosamine sulfate.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Joint Supplement

Immu-Aid (AniMed)

Health

Immunity

Respiratory

Vitamins

Immu-Aid from AniMed is a supplement made to support the health of horses' immune systems. It aims to help with optimal function, maintenance, and performance of the immune system and respiratory system.

Immune Supplement Supplement Vitamins

Immuforte Powder (NAF Equine)

Herb

Immunity

Nutrients

Yeast

Immuforte Powder from NAF Equine is intended for all horses and ponies as well as foals. This supplement is meant to support immune function and digestive health.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements

Immune Plus (Omega Alpha)

Antioxidant

Herb

Immunity

Stress

Omega Alpha Immune Plus™ is an equine supplement containing astragalus, echinacea, ashwagandha, Siberian ginseng, and reishi mushroom. It is purported to support immune function.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement

Infla-Aid (Silver Lining Herbs)

Bone Health

Herb

Joints

Recovery

Infla-Aid by Silver Lining Herbs is an herbal supplement formulated to support bone and joint health by promoting the body’s natural inflammatory response.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Bone Supplement Herbal Supplement Joint Supplement

Keep Cool (Silver Lining Herbs)

Calming

Health

Herb

Immunity

Keep Cool from Silver Lining Herbs is intended to be fed as a calming supplement. This supplement contains a proprietary blend of herbs.

Calming Supplement Herbal Supplement

Mud Heel (Dodson & Horrell)

Coat Quality

Herb

Immunity

Joints

Mud Heel from Dodson & Horrell is an herbal supplement that supports healthy skin growth, maintenance, and immunity and encourages mobility. This supplement is intended for horses and ponies exposed to muddy conditions.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements

Shake Relief (NAF Equine)

Immunity

Mineral Balance

Respiratory

Stress

Shake Relief by NAF Equine is a powdered immune supplement that contains antioxidants, herbs, and magnesium which is meant to support a calm, confident demeanor.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Immune Supplement Respiratory Supplement

SmartImmune Pellets (SmartPak)

Health

Herb

Immunity

Nutrition

SmartImmune Pellets from SmartPak is a pelleted equine supplement. SmartImmune Pellets is formulated with astragalus, ginseng and golden root intended to support immune function in horses. This supplement is intended to help horses manage stress.

Immune Supplement

SmartPituitary Senior Pellets (SmartPak)

Health

Immunity

Metabolic Syndrome

Senior

SmartPituitary Senior Pellets from SmartPak is a pelleted equine supplement intended for aged horses with pituitary issues. This supplement is formulated with chasteberry, Vitamin E, Siberian ginseng, and echinacea intended to support immune function in senior horses.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Hormone Supplement

SU-PER Aller-G Powder (Gateway Products)

Health

Herb

Omega 3-6-9

Respiratory

SU-PER Aller-G Powder by Gateway Products is an allergy supplement that supports respiratory health and function. This supplement contains bromelain, echinacea, and bioflavonoid complex, which minimize symptoms of allergies and boost immunity.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Respiratory Supplement

SU-PER Anti-Oxidant Powder (Gateway Products)

Antioxidant

Mineral Balance

Nutrients

Vitamins

SU-PER Anti-Oxidant Powder by Gateway Products is an anti-oxidant supplement anti-oxidant to support general health, energy production, and immune response for horses under stress or recovering from illness.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Fat Minerals Vitamins

SU-PER ImmunoBOOST Powder (Gateway Products)

Antioxidant

Herb

Immunity

Nutrients

SU-PER ImmunoBOOST Powder by Gateway Products is an immune supplement of anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals, and herbal extracts. This supplement is for seniors, performance, and horses under consistent stress.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Immune Supplement

Uveitis Formula (The Equine Edge)

Antioxidant

Health

Immunity

Vision

Uveitis Formula from Total Horse Health is a powdered supplement intended for horses with uveitis. This supplement contains jalapeno, turmeric and echinacea which are intended to manage symptoms of uveitis in horses.

Supplement