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L-Lysine - Feed Ingredient

L-Lysine is an essential amino acid that plays a vital role in protein synthesis, tissue repair, and growth in horses. It is one of the key building blocks of proteins and is necessary for the production of enzymes, hormones, and antibodies. Since horses cannot synthesize L-Lysine on their own, it must be obtained through their diet.

In equine nutrition, L-Lysine is often included in feed formulations and supplements to ensure adequate levels of this essential amino acid. It is particularly important for growing horses, lactating mares, and performance horses, as it supports muscle development, immune function, and overall health. Adequate L-Lysine intake is crucial for optimizing the nutritional balance of equine diets and ensuring proper growth and maintenance.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain L-Lysine 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.
L-Lysine (Mad Barn)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
JointsJoints
Lysine is an essential amino acid that is important for forming strong collagen bonds. Lysine is the most commonly deficient amino acid in equine diets.
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.
Go Lite Balancer (Dodson & Horrell)
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Go Lite Balancer is a feed for horses that are overweight or prone to laminitis. This feed provides a low starch and low-calorie option, a higher level of biotin for hoof support, and yeast cultures to support a healthy hindgut.
Gold Chance 12+ (Seminole) – [Discontinued]
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
GrowthGrowth
ProteinProtein
Seminole Gold Chance 12+ is a now-discontinued horse feed that provided 12% crude protein with added lysine to support growth and performance.
Golden Senior (Equis Feed)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
ProteinProtein
SeniorSenior
VitaminsVitamins
Equis® Golden Senior is a high-protein complete feed intended for senior horses. It contains wheat middlings, alfalfa, corn DDGS, beet pulp, ground oats, molasses, and canola oil.
Good n Sound (West Feeds, Inc)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
Grain FreeGrain Free
NutritionNutrition
Good n Sound is a pelleted equine feed that contains 14% protein and 7% fat. It is intended for senior horses, hard keepers, and horses with sensitive stomachs.
Grade A Ultra 24 Milk Replacer (Sav-A-Caf)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Ultra 24 by Sav-a-Caf is a multi-species milk replacer that can be given to foals and calves. It contains 24% fat and 24% protein from milk to support digestion and growth.
Grand Complete (Grand Meadows)
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
Grand Complete is an all-in-one supplement intended to provide support to hooves, joints, and the digestive system. This supplement contains glucosamine HCl and MSM intended to provide joint support.
Grand Premium Plus (Grand Meadows)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
NutritionNutrition
Grand Premium Plus is a complete feed for horses that provides vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, as well as ingredients for joint support and digestion. Ideal for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels.
Grand Vite (Grand Meadows)
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
ProteinProtein
Grand Vite by Grand Meadows is an equine digestive supplement targeted for all horse types. It contains vitamins, trace minerals, and Dried Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Postbiotic Fermentation Product at an undisclosed amount.
Grass Advantage (ProElite)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
ProElite Grass Advantage is a pelleted ration balancer intended to balance grass and mixed forages. It can be fed to broodmares, growing, performance, and maintenance horses.
Grass Plus Vitamin & Mineral Block (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Buckeye Grass Plus® Mineral & Vitamin Block is a free-choice mineral supplement intended for horses consuming grass forage. It contains inorganic minerals including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.
GRO ‘N WIN Ration Balancer (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
ToplineTopline
Gro 'N Win is the original Buckeye Nutrition ration balancer that supplies minerals, vitamins and protein. It contains 13% NSC and 32% protein from sources such as soybean meal and alfalfa meal.
GRO ‘N WIN™ ALFA Ration Balancer (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
GrowthGrowth
HealthHealth
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
ToplineTopline
Gro 'N Win Alfa is a Buckeye ration balancer formulated with lower calcium to balance equine diets containing over 75% alfalfa hay. It is designed to provide minerals, vitamins, and proteins and has 18% NSC.
GroCare Balancer (Red Mills)
BroodmareBroodmare
GrowthGrowth
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
GroCare Balancer from Red Mills is a ration balancer intended for broodmares, youngstock, and horses requiring an elevated nutrient intake. This ration balancer is meant to support hoof health, coat condition, and immune function.
Groom (Barastoc)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Groom from Barastoc is a vitamin and mineral supplement that aims to support hoof health and coat health.
GROSTRONG 33 Ration Balancer (ADM Animal Nutrition)
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
GroStrong 33 is a ration balancer that contains 33% protein. It provides a blend of vitamins and minerals to support maintenance, growth, reproduction and performance.
Grotorque (Hygain)
BroodmareBroodmare
Grain FreeGrain Free
GrowthGrowth
StallionStallion
Grotorque from Hygain is a textured feed that is intended to support breeding or growing horses. It is grain free and contains pre and probiotics. It is meant to aid in immunity, circulation, gut health, muscle health, and recovery.
Growth (Equine Advantage)
FoalFoal
GrainsGrains
GrowthGrowth
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Growth is a textured feed formulated for young growing horses under 2 years old. This feed is highly palatable and provides moderate fibre levels from highly digestible sources including shredded beet pulp and soybean hulls.
Growth (Legends)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Legends Growth is a textured horse feed targeted to foals, growing horses, pregnant and lactating mares. It is formulated with higher amino acid content to support development.
Growth (Triple Crown)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
StallionStallion
Triple Crown Growth is a beet-pulp-based feed intended to support healthy growth and joints and meet the needs of broodmares and breeding stallions. It provides 10% fat and 15% crude fiber.
Growth Cubes (Tribute)
Bone HealthBone Health
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
FiberFiber
Tribute Growth Cubes are a cubed complete feed intended for growing horses between 3 months to 2 years and broodmares during gestation and lactation. Growth Cubes are high in protein (16%) and digestible fibre (18%).
Growth Pelleted (Woody’s Horse Nutrition)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
NutritionNutrition
Woody's Growth Pelleted is a complete pelleted feed formulated for broodmares, foals, and growing horses. It contains added amino acids and chelated trace minerals. This feed contains a maximum of 15% crude fiber.
GROWTH Pelleted Horse Feed (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Buckeye GROWTH Pelleted Feed is a horse feed targeted to broodmares and growing horses. It provides higher levels of protein and added lysine.
Growth Pellets (Tribute)
FatFat
FiberFiber
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Tribute Growth Pellet is a 15% NSC pelleted feed intended for broodmares during pregnancy and lactation and growing foals from 3 months to 2 years. It provides higher protein to support development.
Growth Textured (ProElite)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
ProElite Growth Horse Feed is a textured feed intended for foals, growing horses, and broodmares. It provides 16% protein to support development with a maximum NSC of 19.8%.
Growth Textured (Tribute)
Bone HealthBone Health
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
ProteinProtein
Tribute Growth Textured is a complete textured feed intended for broodmares during pregnancy and lactation as well as growing horses from 3 months to 2 years. It provides high protein levels which can support growth and is formulated for diets containing less than 50% legume forage.
Growth Textured (Woody’s Horse Nutrition)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
NutritionNutrition
Woody’s Growth Textured is a complete textured feed formulated for broodmares, stallions, and growing horses. Omega-3 fatty acids is meant to help strengthen immune systems in both mare and foal.
GROWTH Textured Sweet Feed (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Growth Textured Sweet Feed by Buckeye is a complete feed designed for broodmares and growing horses. It provides fat, carbohydrates, and proteins from whole oats, soybean hulls, soybean oil and molasses. It contains 24% NSC.
Gumnuts (Mitavite)
Bone HealthBone Health
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Gumnuts by Mitavite is an extruded feed intended to provide essential nutrients to senior horses and ponies.
H-Formula (Biopteq)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
MuscleMuscle
H-Formula from Biopteq is a pelleted supplement intended for horses who require additional protein in their diet. This supplement is intended to support the maintenance of muscles and tendons.
HB 15 (Farnam)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
HB 15 is a hoof supplement composed of amino acids, minerals and biotin. These nutrients are important for hoof growth and tissue maintenance.
Health Mash (Dodson & Horrell)
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
HerbHerb
NutritionNutrition
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.
Healthy Balance Farmland Recipe Horse Feed (Dr. Pol)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Healthy Balance Farmland Recipe Horse Feed is an extruded feed that intends to enhance coat health and promotes lean muscle growth while supporting senior horses with bad or missing teeth.
Healthy Evolution Farmland Recipe Horse Feed (Dr. Pol)
DentalDental
GrainsGrains
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Healthy Evolution Farmland Recipe Horse Feed is an extruded feed intended to enhance coat health and promote lean muscle growth for pregnant/lactating mares and growing foals.
Heritage 14% Textured with 8% Fat (Big V Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FoalFoal
MareMare
PerformancePerformance
Heritage 14% Textured with 8% Fat by Big V Feeds is a feed with a high protein, high fat, and moderate level of fibre. This feed includes ingredients such as oats, soybean meal, and vitamins and minerals.
High Fat Horse Nugget (Alfa Force Equine)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
High Fat Nuggets by Alfa Force Equine is a pelleted feed that can replace all forage. It is intended for pleasure, performance, or breeding horses.
High Fat Horse Pellet (Alfa Force Equine)
FatFat
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
High Fat Horse Pellet by Alfa Force Equine is a pelleted feed intended for all classes of horses.
High Impact (HorseLogic)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
High Impact from HorseLogic is a hoof and joint supplement. High Impact contains amino acids and biotin for hoof health, plus MSM, glucosamine, collagen, and chondroitin for joint health.
High Performance (Thomas Moore Feed)
EnergyEnergy
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
YeastYeast
High Performance from Thomas Moore Feed is a high energy feed that is intended for performance horses. It also contains minerals, vitamins and yeast.
High Point Pellets (HorseTech)
Gut HealthGut Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
High Point Pellets by HorseTech is a pelleted vitamin and mineral supplement formulated to balance forage-based diets and support overall health. It also contains added prebiotics to promote optimal digestive function.
High Point-Alfalfa Hay (HorseTech)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
High Point- Alfalfa from HorseTech is a vitamin and mineral supplement which is designed to be fed in alfalfa-based diets. The 3-ounce feeding rate provides phosphorus and essential vitamins as well as trace minerals.
High Point-Grass/Mixed Hay (HorseTech)
HealthHealth
ProbioticProbiotic
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
High Point-Grass/Mixed Hay is a vitamin-mineral supplement formulated for horses consuming grass or mixed hay diets. This supplement provides a higher calcium-phosphorous ratio.
Hoof (ProElite)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Hoof by Pro Elite is a powdered supplement rich in protein and biotin. It is formulated to support hoof and coat health.
Hoof + Hair (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutrientsNutrients
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Hoof + Hair by Bluebonnet Feeds is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended to support healthy hooves and coat in all horse types.
Hoof and Hair Guard (Horse Guard)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Hoof and Hair Guard from Horse Guard is a supplement that is meant to provide hoof and coat support. It contains biotin and oil.
Hoof Care (DuMor)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
ProbioticProbiotic
Hoof Care by DuMor is a pelleted hoof supplement that provides 30 mg of biotin per serving for all classes of horses and ponies. It also contains amino acids, organic zinc and copper to support hoof growth.
Hoof Formula (Kevin Bacon’s Horse Care) – [Discontinued]
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Hoof Formula from Kevin Bacon's Horse Care is a now discontinued hoof supplement that supports hoof growth and quality. It contains added protein, calcium, vitamin A, biotin and other minerals.
Hoof Health Pellets (Formula 707)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
This hoof supplement from Formula 707 contains minerals and amino acids meant to support hoof health.
Hoof Helper (The Mill)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Mill Hoof Helper is a pelleted vitamin, mineral and amino acid supplement for horses to support hoof health. A 3 oz serving provides 20 mg of biotin.
Hoof Maker (Hypona)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Hoof Maker by Hypona is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended to support overall hoof health in all horse types.
Hoof Medic (AniMed)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
AniMed’s Hoof Medic contains the amino acids lysine and methionine, as well as zinc and biotin. These nutrients support hoof growth and strengthen the hoof wall.

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