Hawthorn Berries - Feed Ingredient

Hawthorn Berries are the small, red fruits of Crataegus species, a genus of shrubs and trees native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. The berries contain a variety of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, oligomeric procyanidins, and triterpenic acids, which are responsible for their traditional use in cardiovascular herbal preparations.

In equine supplements, hawthorn berries are typically included in dried, powdered, or extract form as part of botanical blends. They are used for their functional properties, not as a nutrient source, and are most often associated with formulations targeting circulatory support. Although data on equine-specific efficacy is limited, hawthorn is widely used in herbal medicine for its reputed influence on vascular tone and cardiac function.