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Thiamine (Vitamin B1) - Feed Ingredient

Thiamine, also known as Vitamin B1, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for carbohydrate metabolism, nervous system function, and energy production in horses. It plays a critical role in the conversion of glucose into ATP, the primary energy source for cells, by acting as a coenzyme in the Krebs cycle. Thiamine is also necessary for the proper functioning of the nervous system, as it helps regulate neurotransmitter activity and nerve impulse transmission.

Horses naturally produce some thiamine through microbial fermentation in the hindgut, and additional dietary sources include cereal grains, wheat bran, and brewer’s yeast. Deficiency is rare but can occur due to prolonged antibiotic use, excessive grain consumption, or ingestion of plants containing thiaminase enzymes (such as bracken fern and horsetail), which degrade thiamine. Symptoms of deficiency may include weight loss, muscle tremors, incoordination, and nervous system disturbances. In such cases, thiamine supplementation in the form of thiamine hydrochloride or thiamine mononitrate may be beneficial. As a water-soluble vitamin, excess thiamine is excreted in urine, making toxicity unlikely, though balanced supplementation is advised for optimal health.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Thiamine (Vitamin B1) 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.
B-Vitamin Pak (Mad Barn)
CalmingCalming
ExerciseExercise
StressStress
VitaminsVitamins
B-Vitamin Pak is a comprehensive B-vitamin supplement in powder form. It provides a balanced profile of the B-Complex vitamins and may be beneficial for horses during times of heavy work, stress, or illness.
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.

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