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Gelatin - Feed Ingredient
Gelatin is a colorless, flavorless, water-soluble protein derived from the partial hydrolysis of collagen, a structural protein found in the connective tissues, skin, and bones of animals. In its processed form, gelatin is obtained by boiling these animal tissues, which causes the collagen to break down and form a gel-like substance when cooled. It is used in both food and pharmaceutical industries for its gelling, stabilizing, and thickening properties.
As a feed ingredient in equine nutrition, gelatin is sometimes included in supplements or specialized formulations. It contains a unique amino acid profile rich in glycine and proline, which are components of collagen. While not a complete protein source for horses, it can contribute to the amino acid pool in the diet.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Gelatin as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
Gastro-Plex (Paste) (MVP)
Competition Horses
Digestion
Gut Health
StressGastro-Plex by MVP is a paste supplement for horses that intends to help support healthy gut function. It contains a blend of probiotics and vitamins and is intended for feeding before and during competition.
Gelatin
Amino Acid
Coat Quality
Hoof Health
SeniorGelatin is derived from animal collagen and is used to congeal foods. Gelatin improves the binding and the shelf life of animal feeds. Almost no industrial gelatin production is made from horse collagen.
High Country Sweet (Kelley’s Feed)
Caloric Energy
Exercise
Flavor
NutritionHigh Country Sweet by Kelley's Feed is a grain-based feed with added vitamins and minerals. It contains oats, barley, and corn. It is formulated to provide 12% crude protein.
Hoof Supplement Plus (Farrier’s Magic)
Amino AcidHoof Health
Mineral Balance
VitaminsHoof Supplement Plus is intended for horses and ponies of all ages to help support healthy hooves and coat. It contains high levels of biotin.
Oat Base (No Corn) (Ace Hi Feeds)
Caloric EnergyFlavor
Grains
NutrientsOat Base by Ace Hi Feeds is a corn-free, textured equine feed. It contains added vitamins and a blend of organic and inorganic minerals. This textured feed is intended for all horses and ponies.
SmartHoof® Pellets (SmartPak)
Amino AcidHoof HealthMineral BalanceVitaminsSmartHoof® Pellets by SmartPak is a pelleted hoof supplement containing 25 mg of biotin and methionine, lysine, threonine, and gelatin. This supplement provides the necessary nutrient to grow strong, resilient hooves.
SU-PER Farrier’s Supplement Pellets (Gateway Products)
Amino AcidHoof Health
ProbioticVitaminsSU-PER Farrier's Supplement Pellets by Gateway Products is a hoof supplement with 25mg of Biotin per serving. This supplement supports healthy hoof growth and structure.
SU-PER Form Pellets (Gateway Products)
HealthMineral BalanceProbioticVitaminsSU-PER Form Pellets by Gateway Products is a vitamin and mineral supplement that provides all the necessary nutrients. This supplement also includes additional amino acids and electrolytes and is meant for horses of all life stages.
SU-PER Gain Weight (Gateway Products)
Amino Acid
Feed Efficiency
Muscle
Weight IssuesSU-PER Gain Weight by Gateway Products is a weight-gaining product designed for hard keepers. It contains coconut oil as its fat source, the essential amino acids for muscle retention, and probiotics to aid in nutrient absorption.
SU-PER Gelatin Powder (Gateway Products)
Amino Acid
GrowthHoof Health
ProteinSU-PER Gelatin Powder is a hoof supplement that provides aid in hoof and hair growth and strength and resiliency to the hoof structure. It also includes essential amino acids and a high protein source.
SU-PER Hoof Powder (Gateway Products)
Amino AcidHoof HealthNutrientsVitaminsSU-PER Hoof Powder is a hoof supplement that contains 30 mg of biotin per serving to support optimal hoof growth and structure. This supplement is for maintenance use in the winter and when a hoof suffers damage.
TNT For Horses (Dynamite Equine)
Health
ImmunityNutritionVitaminsTNT For Horses from Dynamite Equine is a pelleted equine supplement. TNT For Horses is intended to support overall equine health. This supplement contains 18% protein and 8% fat.
Total Control (Finish Line)
ElectrolyteGut Health
PerformanceVitaminsTotal Control by Finish Line is a horse supplement containing ingredients to support gut health, joints, hooves, coat quality and red blood cells. It provide electrolytes as well as vitamins and minerals.
U-Gard Pellets (MannaPro)
DigestionGut Health
Herb
UlcersU-Gard® Pellets is a gut health supplement for performance horses with gastric ulcers. It contains calcium and magnesium which can buffer stomach acid to increase gastric pH.
Ulcer Protect (CEN)
DigestionGut HealthHealthUlcersUlcer Protect from CEN is a stomach supplement that can help protect the gut from ulcers, and aims to reduce the severity of present ones. It is meant to support a healthy gut lining and increase absorption.
