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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.
Inspire PEAK Performance 14 Pellet (Blue Seal)
BroodmareBroodmare
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
PerformancePerformance
Inspire PEAK Performance 14 Pellet by Blue Seal is a pelleted feed intended for growing, breeding, lactating and performance horses.
Inspire PEAK Performance 14 Textured (Blue Seal)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
EnergyEnergy
PerformancePerformance
ProteinProtein
Inspire PEAK Performance 14 Textured from Blue Seal is a feed intended for growing horses, performance horses, stallions, or breeding mares. It contains minerals, vitamins, yeast, amino acids and antioxidants.
Inspire PEAK Performance Amp (Blue Seal)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
EnergyEnergy
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
Inspire PEAK Performance Amp from Blue Seal is a pelleted feed intended for performance horses. It is meant to provide high energy and contains amino acids, fat, vitamins and minerals.
Inspire PEAK Racer (Blue Seal)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
PerformancePerformance
RespiratoryRespiratory
Inspire PEAK Racer from Blue Seal is a grain ration for performance horses such as racehorses. It is nutrient and calorie dense that has low dust and fiber, intended for horses with respiratory issues.
Inspire PEAK Secure (Blue Seal)
DigestionDigestion
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
PerformancePerformance
Inspire PEAK Secure from Blue Seal is a low NSC feed that is intended for maintenance and performance horses. It contains vitamins, minerals, yeast, fiber and protein.
Inspire PEAK Versatility (Blue Seal)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
LactationLactation
NutrientsNutrients
StallionStallion
Inspire PEAK Versatility from Blue Seal is a feed intended for growing horses, performance horses, breeding stallions, and lactating mares. It contains energy through carbs, fat and fiber.
Inspire Rider (Blue Seal)
ExerciseExercise
FlavorFlavor
GrainsGrains
PerformancePerformance
Inspire Rider is a complete textured feed intended for maintenance to lightly exercised adult horses. It is composed of grains coated in molasses to encourage palatability.
Inspire Senior (Blue Seal)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
SeniorSenior
Inspire Senior from Blue Seal is a complete feed intended for senior horses in performance or maintenance. It is high in fiber and fat, meant to support digestion and body condition.
Inspire Sport (Blue Seal)
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
StaminaStamina
Blue Seal Inspire Sport is a pelleted grain ration intended for mature performance horses. Energy sources include wheat middlings, ground corn, wheat flour, cane molasses, and vegetable oil.
InsulinWise (Wiser Concepts)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
RecoveryRecovery
InsulinWise from Wiser Concepts is an equine supplement only available through a licensed veterinarian. InsulinWise is intended to maintain healthy insulin levels and normal metabolic function.
Integrity Performance (Integrity Horse Feeds)
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
Integrity Performance is a high-calorie textured feed designed for adult horses in moderate to heavy work. It provides 10% fat and 8.7% starch.
Intensify Ex-Factor Low Starch (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Intensify Ex-Factor Low Starch by Buebonnet Feeds is an extruded feed intended for horses at all life stages and exercise levels. It contains10% NSC and organic minerals and yeast. Extruded feeds tend to have higher digestibility.
Intensify Growth & Development (Bluebonnet Feeds)
BroodmareBroodmare
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
ProteinProtein
Intensify Growth & Development by Bluebonnet Feeds is a pelleted feed intended for broodmares and growing horses. This feed provides 16% protein, 10% fat, and 18% NSC.
Intensify Omega Force (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
ProteinProtein
Intensify OmegaForce by Bluebonnet Feeds is a pelleted complete feed with flax seed and fish oil for added omega-3s. Intensify OmegaForce is intended for horses at all lifestages.
Intensify Pelleted (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Gut HealthGut Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Intensify Pellet from Bluebonnet is a feed intended for horses at all life stages. It contains 14% protein, 8% fat, and 15% fibre, and uses a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
Intensify Senior Therapy (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Gut HealthGut Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SeniorSenior
VitaminsVitamins
Intensify Senior Therapy from Bluebonnet Feeds is a textured feed intended for senior horses. This feed contains alfalfa meal, rice hulls, soybean meal, cane molasses, beet pulp, and a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
Intensify Total Advantage (Bluebonnet Feeds)
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Intensify Total Advantage from Bluebonnet Feeds is a pelleted complete feed intended for horses at any life stage. This 11% NSC feed contains alfalfa meal, rice bran, soybean oil, and beet pulp.
IR Support (Earth Song Ranch)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
IR Support by Earth Song Ranch is a custom blend supplement intended to support horses on grass or mixed hay diets.
Island Horse 14% Supplement Pellet (Top Shelf Feeds)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Island Horse 14% Supplement Pellets is a pelleted mineral and vitamin supplement formulated for horses from Vancouver Island. It is designed to complement forage-based diets when grain feeding is not required
Joint Combo Hoof & Coat (Horse Health Products)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
Joint Combo Hoof & Coat from Horse Health Products is a pelleted 3-in-1 supplement. This supplement contains ingredients intended to support joint, hoof and coat health.
Joint Feed Balancer (TopSpec)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Joint Feed Balancer from TopSpec is a ration balancer that contains 10g of glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, and 15mg of biotin. This ration balancer supports joint health and hoof health in horses and ponies.
Jump Start (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Jump Start is an organic ration balancer formulated for breeding stock, growing horses, and mature horses. It is also designed for performance horses or horses in heavy work.
JuniorGLO Horse Pellet (ADM Animal Nutrition)
Bone HealthBone Health
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
ProteinProtein
JuniorGLO is a concentrated feed designed for foals, growing horses, and broodmares intended for feeding alongside a good-quality forage. It contains ingredients to support gut health, bone growth, and muscle development.
K Finish (Tribute)
FatFat
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Tribute K Finish is a 25% fat equine supplement formulated with a blend of soybean, rice bran, and flaxseed. It can be used as a top-dressing for weight gain or for horses that require additional calories.
K.I.S. Trace Pellet Original (Thorne Bottom Farm)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
K.I.S Trace Pellet Original from Thorne Bottom Farm is a vitamin-mineral pellet for horses. This supplement is intended to balance forages and improve coat quality.
K.I.S. Trace Powder Original (Thorne Bottom Farm)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
K.I.S. Trace Powder Original is a vitamin-mineral powder for horses formulated with yeast and alfalfa meal. This forage balancer uses organic trace minerals.
Kalm N EZ GC Plus (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
JointsJoints
Kalm 'N EZ GC Plus is a pelleted complete feed with added glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and methylsulfonlymethane (MSM). It contains 14% crude protein, 8% crude fat and an NSC of 13.5%.
Kalm N EZ Pellets (non-GMO) (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
FiberFiber
Kalm 'N EZ Pellets (non-GMO) is a complete pelleted feed made with non-GMO soybean hulls and other ingredients. It contains 14% crude protein, 8% crude fat and 13.5% NSC.
Kalm N EZ Pellets (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
FiberFiber
Tribute Kalm 'N EZ Pellet is a complete horse feed formulated with no corn, oats, or molasses. Providing 13.5% NSC, this feed is appropriate for horses that require a low NSC diet.
Kalm N EZ Soy-Free Pellet (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
Kalm N EZ Soy-Free Pellet by Tribute is a pelleted feed that contains no corn, oats or molasses. It is intended for horses with special needs to provide higher fat and fibre to support calmer performances.
Kalm N EZ Textured (Tribute)
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Kalm 'N EZ Textured is a textured complete feed with whole oats added. It is formulated to provide highly digestible energy at a lower NSC. It contains 14% crude protein, 6% crude fat, and 15.5% NSC.
Kalm N’ Fit (Tribute Equine)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
FiberFiber
Kalm 'N Fit® is a corn-free, high-fat, textured feed for exercising mature horses. It is formulated for horses consuming lower protein forages and contains steam-crimped grains to improve digestibility.
Kalm Performer (Tribute Equine)
EnergyEnergy
PerformancePerformance
ProteinProtein
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Kalm Performer® is a corn-free, high-fat, textured feed with 24% NSC targeted to mature performance horses. It is formulated for horses consuming higher protein forages such as alfalfa hay.
Kalm Performer GC Plus (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
RespiratoryRespiratory
Tribute Kalm Performer is a pelleted complete feed intended for mature horses on high protein forages like alfalfa hay. It is a corn-free formula with steam-crimped grains to support digestibility. It provides 24% NSC.
Kalm Ultra (Tribute Equine)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
StressStress
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Tribute Kalm Ultra® is a high-fat pelleted feed with 23.5% NSC targeted to adult horses in heavy work or hard keepers that need to gain weight. Kalm Ultra® provides energy from fat and fiber to support calm performance.
KER Stud Balancer (Barastoc)
GrowthGrowth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
This feed balancer contains vitamins and minerals that is meant to assist breeding and growing horses. It can also help with hoof health and immunity.
Koolspeed (MAC)
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
UlcersUlcers
KoolSpeed Equine Performance Feed is a feed targeted to performance equine athletes to reduce the incidence of ulcers. It is formulated with digestible forage and fiber sources and is intended to slow down the rate of consumption.
KoolSpeed Plus (MAC)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
KoolSpeed Plus by MAC is a feed intended to minimize incidences and/or severity of gastric ulcers. It is intended to be used in horses undergoing heavy exercise.
L-Lysine (MVP)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
IngredientIngredient
MuscleMuscle
ProteinProtein
L-Lysine from MVP is a pure amino acid supplement for horses that intends to support muscle growth, topline, immune function and hoof health. L-Lysine is the first limiting amino acid in the equine diet.
LAM Essentials (EquiFeast)
CalmingCalming
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
LAM Essentials by EquiFeast is a mineral and vitamin supplement. It is intended for horses at risk for metabolic problems. It contains chelated calcium which is meant to optimize behaviour, hormones, and neurotransmitter support.
LaminaSaver (Figuerola Labs)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Bone HealthBone Health
HealthHealth
RecoveryRecovery
LaminaSaver by Figuerola Labs is a powdered supplement designed to support bone health. It is formulated with biotin, antioxidants, and methionine.
Laminex (MVP)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
CirculationCirculation
JointsJoints
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Laminex by MVP is a pelleted supplement meant to help support healthy joint function, blood sugar levels, and hoof growth. It contains MSM, magnesium, biotin, and devil's claw.
Lamivite (Equestrizone)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Gut HealthGut Health
HindgutHindgut
NutrientsNutrients
Lamivite from Equestrizone is a blend of naturally sourced antioxidants and micronutrients to support a high fibre, low concentrate diet. It supports healthy stomach and hindgut functions in horses.
Leading Edge – Textured (Brooks)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
PerformancePerformance
PrebioticPrebiotic
Leading Edge - Textured by Brooks is a feed and is intended for horses in competition or training.
Leading Edge (Manna Pro)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
ProteinProtein
Leading Edge by Manna Pro is an equine feed intended for all classes of horses. It contains 14% crude protein and 6% crude fat from sources such as wheat middlings, corn, soy hulls, and vegetable oil.
Legacy 16% Mare & Foal Ration (CO-OP)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
MareMare
Legacy 16% Mare & Foal Ration is a higher-protein feed intended for broodmares and growing foals. These horses benefit from higher levels of amino acids in the diet.
Legend (Barastoc)
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Legend from Barastoc is a feed that is oat free. It is low in starch and it can contribute to weight gain and body condition. It is meant to help with gut health and provides minerals and vitamins.
Life Time Balancer (Capstone Horse Feed)
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Life Time Balancer by Capstone Horse Feed is a pelleted balancer supplement intended for all horse types.
Limited (Bluebonnet Feeds)
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Limited by Bluebonnet is a ration balancer containing no soy, corn, wheat, oats, molasses, beet pulp, flax or cottonseed. It is intended for sensitive or allergy-prone horses.
Lite (Triple Crown)
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Triple Crown Lite is a palatable, low-calorie, high-fiber pellet fortified with vitamins and minerals. This feed is intended for horses or ponies prone to laminitis and insulin resistance and tends to gain weight easily. This feed has an NSC of 9.5%.

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