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Retinyl Propionate (Vitamin A) - Feed Ingredient
Retinyl Propionate is a synthetic ester of retinol (Vitamin A) and propionic acid. It serves as a stable, fat-soluble source of Vitamin A in animal feeds and supplements, including those formulated for horses. This form is more resistant to oxidation than unesterified retinol, improving its shelf life and effectiveness in feed applications.
In the equine diet, Vitamin A is essential for normal vision, immune function, reproduction, and cellular integrity, especially of epithelial tissues. Horses typically obtain Vitamin A from beta-carotene in green forages, but supplementation with preformed Vitamin A like Retinyl Propionate is common when for when horses are not exclusively on fresh green forages.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Retinyl Propionate (Vitamin A) as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
AniVite (AniMed)
Coat Quality
Health
Skin + Hair
VitaminsAniVite from AniMed suggests to support the appearance and condition of horses. It is said to be palatable, easy to use, and also safe to use in foals and lactating mares.
CoMega Supreme (AniMed)
Coat Quality
Fat
Omega 3-6-9VitaminsAniMed's CoMega Supreme is an oil blend that contains soybean, flax, rice bran and coconut oils to supply omega-3, -6, and -9 fatty acids. It is fortified with vitamins A, D and E.
Durvite (Durvet)
Coat QualityHealth
NutritionSkin + HairDurvite by Durvet is a flaxseed meal based supplement intended for use in livestock, horses and pets to improve overall condition and appearance.
GoMax (Farman)
Metabolism
Mineral BalanceNutritionVitaminsGoMax from Farnam is a liquid vitamin and mineral supplement fortified with iron. It contains yucca, cherry flavourings and cane molasses.
Red Cell (Iron Rich Supplement)
Blood Cells
CirculationMineral Balance
NutrientsRed Cell® is a liquid vitamin-iron-mineral supplement for horses that are iron deficient. Each serving provides 300 mg of chelated iron. It includes B-complex vitamins to help support immune health.
WGO Wheat Germ Oil Blend (AniMed)
Coat Quality
EnergyFatVitaminsWGO Wheat Germ Oil Blend from AniMed contains fat and is a source of energy. This oil blend supports coat health and performance, and contains omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and vitamin E.
