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Ferric Citrate - Feed Ingredient
Ferric citrate is an iron-based compound consisting of ferric iron (Fe³⁺) complexed with citrate ions. It appears as a reddish-brown powder and is used in both human and animal nutrition as a source of dietary iron. In feed applications, ferric citrate may be included as a mineral supplement or functional ingredient, sometimes to enhance iron intake or influence phosphorus metabolism.
In equine nutrition, iron supplementation is rarely necessary. Forage, water, and soil typically provide ample levels of iron, often exceeding the daily requirements of adult horses. Most equine diets already contain iron concentrations well above minimum recommendations. Excessive iron intake can interfere with the absorption of other trace minerals such as zinc and copper and may contribute to imbalances in mineral metabolism.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Ferric Citrate as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
Equi-Cell (Select The Best)
Blood Cells
Mineral Balance
Nutrients
VitaminsEqui-Cell by Select The Best is a liquid supplement that contains iron, copper, B–vitamins, antioxidants, and selenium. It is intended for performance horses to support energy and metabolism.
Equicell-R – Liquid Flavoured Vitamin-Mineral Supplement
Dental
Health
Ration BalancerVitaminsPharm-Vet Equicell-R is a liquid mineral and vitamin supplement for horses. It contains added iron and is designed to provide nutrients that may be lacking in the equine diet.
GoMax (Farman)
MetabolismMineral Balance
NutritionVitaminsGoMax from Farnam is a liquid vitamin and mineral supplement fortified with iron. It contains yucca, cherry flavourings and cane molasses.
Perktone (Cox Vet Lab)
Blood Cells
EnergyMineral BalanceVitaminsPerktone is a liquid iron supplement intended to help performance horses with their blood's ability to transport oxygen throughout the body. This may lead to improved performance.
Power Up (Cox Vet Lab)
Competition Horses
Muscle
Performance
RecoveryPower Up from Cox Vet Lab is a liquid equine supplement containing a blend of Gamma Oryzanol and Creatine. Power Up is cherry flavoured to improve palatability.
Red Cell (Iron Rich Supplement)
Blood Cells
CirculationMineral BalanceNutrientsRed Cell® is a liquid vitamin-iron-mineral supplement for horses that are iron deficient. Each serving provides 300 mg of chelated iron. It includes B-complex vitamins to help support immune health.
Red Power (Golden Horseshoe)
Blood CellsMineral BalancePerformanceVitaminsRed Power from Golden Horseshoe is a liquid supplement that is iron rich. It also contains vitamins and minerals that is meant to meet requirements of horses. Iron can help with blood health involving oxygen delivery and nutrient uptake.
Redglo (Farnam)
EnergyMineral BalanceNutrientsVitaminsFarnam Redglo is a liquid vitamin and mineral supplement for horses. It is marketed as an iron-rich multivitamin supplement.
