Potassium Carbonate - Feed Ingredient

Potassium Carbonate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula K₂CO₃. In equine nutrition, potassium carbonate may be included in feed or supplements to help meet dietary potassium requirements and support electrolyte balance.

As a feed ingredient, potassium carbonate provides a bioavailable source of potassium, an essential electrolyte involved in muscle function, nerve transmission, and fluid balance. It is especially relevant for horses experiencing electrolyte loss due to sweating, heat stress, or high workloads. The carbonate component also provides mild alkalinity, which can contribute to buffering capacity in the diet.