Urtica dioica (Common Nettle) - Feed Ingredient

Urtica dioica, commonly known as stinging nettle or common nettle, is a perennial herbaceous plant found across temperate regions. The plant is characterized by its serrated leaves and stinging hairs, which contain compounds that can cause a mild skin irritation upon contact. In processed form, these stinging properties are neutralized, making the plant suitable for use in animal feed.

In equine nutrition, Urtica dioica is sometimes included in herbal supplements or specialty feed blends. It is valued for its naturally occurring bioactive compounds, including flavonoids. Traditionally, nettle has been used in herbal medicine and animal care for its presumed anti-inflammatory and circulatory-supporting properties, though scientific validation in equine applications remains limited.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Urtica dioica (Common Nettle) as an ingredient.

Feed Name	Brand	ID	Availability	Format	Protein	Fat	ADF	NDF	NSC	DE	Lysine	Calcium	Phosphorus	Magnesium	Potassium	Sodium	Chloride	Iron	Zinc	Copper	Selenium	Biotin	Vitamin E
'L' Mix	Allen & Page	529684		Textured	9.4%	3.9%	41.25%	51.25%	5.87%	1.86 mcal/kg	0%	1.1%	0.44%	--	--	0.9%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Brandon Plus Respiraticum	St.Hippolyt	1008938	--	Pelleted	13.3%	5.6%	18.8%	28.8%	--	2.77 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	16.7 ppm	888.9 ppm	111.1 ppm	0.7 ppm	1.6 ppm	2980 KIU
Build & Glow	Dodson & Horrell	500174		--	15.6%	24.4%	11%	30.34%	30.6%	4.38 mcal/kg	5.7%	0.9%	0.44%	0.17%	0.61%	0.02%	0.17 ppm	122.2 ppm	33.3 ppm	8.9 ppm	0.17 ppm	33.3 ppm	814 KIU
Bye Bye Itch	Hilton Herbs	430306		Powdered	10%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Cushcare Condition	Dodson & Horrell	529499	--	--	14.4%	13.3%	17.74%	48.93%	11.6%	3.58 mcal/kg	6%	1.32%	0.66%	0.33%	0.77%	0.48%	0.83 ppm	198 ppm	264 ppm	57.2 ppm	0.55 ppm	5.5 ppm	748 KIU
Daily-Lung	CEP	1200283	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Easy Breathing	NAF Equine	529895		Powdered	16.4%	52.11%	27.8%	37.8%	--	6.15 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	4.74%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
EquiLac Classic	St.Hippolyt	1013129	--	--	13.3%	6.7%	--	--	28.5%	3.32 mcal/kg	5%	1.8%	0.6%	0.4%	--	0.5%	--	166.7 ppm	222.2 ppm	55.6 ppm	0.7 ppm	0.3 ppm	529.8 KIU
EquiLac Muesli	St.Hippolyt	1007030	--	Textured	11.7%	6.1%	10.5%	33.6%	38.7%	3.32 mcal/kg	5.7%	1.3%	0.4%	0.4%	--	0.5%	--	200 ppm	222.2 ppm	50 ppm	0.7 ppm	0.3 ppm	579.4 KIU
EquineSaver	Figuerola Laboratories	1044889	--	--	18.2%	27.3%	20%	30%	--	4.45 mcal/kg	22.2%	0.1%	--	0.3%	0.3%	32.3%	51.5 ppm	--	712 ppm	71.2 ppm	0.7 ppm	356.3 ppm	14252.1 KIU
Fohlengold BoneCar	St.Hippolyt	1010371	--	Pelleted	21.1%	12.2%	8.8%	28%	--	3.35 mcal/kg	5.8%	1.7%	0.7%	0.3%	--	1%	--	277.8 ppm	1077.8 ppm	288.9 ppm	2.2 ppm	0.9 ppm	8443.3 KIU
Go Lite Balancer	Dodson & Horrell	500189		Pelleted	13.9%	2.8%	17.18%	47.41%	13.8%	2.26 mcal/kg	5.6%	2.8%	0.94%	0.61%	0.8%	0.5%	0.94 ppm	255.6 ppm	800 ppm	222.2 ppm	1.9 ppm	33.3 ppm	2836.7 KIU
Hedgerow Herbs	Dodson & Horrell	529511	--	--	20%	3.3%	34.38%	44.38%	--	2.38 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.22%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Herbal Quiet Mix	Allen & Page	529685		Textured	11.1%	3.3%	20.63%	30.63%	34.18%	2.52 mcal/kg	0%	1.2%	0.44%	--	--	0.7%	--	49.5 ppm	77 ppm	22 ppm	0.55 ppm	--	184.25 KIU
Hesta Mix Muesli	St.Hippolyt	1006263	--	--	11.1%	4.8%	11.3%	36%	35.6%	2.66 mcal/kg	--	1.2%	0.3%	0.3%	--	0.4%	--	222.2 ppm	355.6 ppm	77.8 ppm	0.8 ppm	0.3 ppm	157.3 KIU
Inner Glow Omega Booster	Twenty Four Carrots	1152348	--	--	19.8%	27.9%	31%	45.1%	2.2%	4.36 mcal/kg	--	0.7%	0.72%	0.35%	1.08%	0%	0.11 ppm	104.3 ppm	44.6 ppm	15.2 ppm	--	--	--
Itch-Free	Dodson & Horrell	529513	--	--	23.3%	3.3%	11%	30.34%	--	2.79 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.22%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Lami-Free	Dodson & Horrell	529515	--	Textured	14.4%	3.3%	31.63%	41.63%	--	2.51 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.7%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Mobility	Dodson & Horrell	529517		--	19.4%	6.1%	26.13%	36.13%	--	2.65 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.22%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Mollichaff Veteran	HorseHage	529744		Chopped	9.3%	5.4%	28.8%	38.8%	19.7%	2.56 mcal/kg	--	1.5%	0.2%	0.11%	2.1%	0.3%	--	59.5 ppm	59.5 ppm	23.8 ppm	0.2 ppm	--	66.1 KIU
Mud Heel	Dodson & Horrell	529518		--	15.6%	3.3%	22%	32%	--	2.78 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.22%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Nettle	Dodson & Horrell	529519		--	27.8%	--	15.13%	25.13%	--	2.99 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.22%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Open Air	Peak Performance Nutrients	469351		Liquid	--	--	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Pure Allergy Relief	Twenty Four Carrots	1152594	--	--	21.6%	--	33.3%	37.1%	11%	3.52 mcal/kg	--	0.69%	0.57%	0.34%	1.2%	0.14%	0.2 ppm	193.4 ppm	29.7 ppm	11 ppm	--	--	--
Rapid Flex	Manna Pro	430450		Granular	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Resist + Vit C	Cavalor	1148358	--	Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	538.4 ppm	983.3 ppm	189.9 ppm	8.1 ppm	--	--
Respi-Free™	Omega Alpha	71786		--	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Sixteen Plus Cubes	Dodson & Horrell	500165		Textured	14.4%	5%	14.3%	39.44%	26.1%	3.18 mcal/kg	3.8%	1.7%	0.7%	0.28%	1.06%	0.22%	0.83 ppm	211.1 ppm	222.2 ppm	55.6 ppm	0.6 ppm	2.3 ppm	555 KIU
Soothe & Gain	Allen & Page	529672		--	13.3%	5.8%	18.56%	51.2%	15.6%	3.52 mcal/kg	--	1.3%	0.46%	--	--	0.33%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Structure E Grain-Free	St.Hippolyt	1006287	--	Textured	13.3%	10.8%	12.5%	40%	13.6%	3.36 mcal/kg	4.4%	1.4%	0.4%	0.6%	--	0.4%	--	666.7 ppm	300 ppm	33.3 ppm	0.7 ppm	0.3 ppm	778.1 KIU
Suspensory Saver	Figuerola Laboratories	1191403	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Sweet Itch Pellets	Herbs for Horses	71807		Pelleted	0%	--	--	0%	--	0 mcal/kg	0%	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Veteran Light	Allen & Page	529667		Pelleted	11.7%	3.3%	33%	43%	9.4%	2.12 mcal/kg	--	1.1%	0.5%	--	--	0.8%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Veteran Vitality	Allen & Page	529670		--	13.3%	4.4%	22%	32%	16.3%	2.92 mcal/kg	--	1.1%	0.5%	--	--	0.7%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Vitality Super Greens	Yucc' It Up!	631908		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
WES Sensitive Mash	St.Hippolyt	1007220	--	Mash	17.2%	7.6%	24.4%	34.4%	10%	3.11 mcal/kg	--	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	--	0.1%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--

Feeds, Supplements & Products

‘L’ Mix (Allen & Page)

Complete Feed

Fiber

Low NSC Feeds

Metabolic Syndrome

'L' Mix from Allen & Page is intended for horses and ponies with laminitis. This feed contains 5.25% NSC, 30% fibre, and 8.5% protein.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Brandon Plus Respiraticum (St.Hippolyt)

Herb

Recovery

Respiratory

Vitamins

Brandon Plus Respiraticum by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement intended to support respiratory function in horses.

Respiratory Supplement Supplement

Build & Glow (Dodson & Horrell)

Caloric Energy

Competition Horses

Fat

Weight Issues

Build & Glow is a feed meant to be supplementally fed to underweight horses. This feed is very high in fat, with a content level of 22% and a protein level of 14%.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Energy Sources

Bye Bye Itch (Hilton Herbs)

Coat Quality

Herb

Immunity

Skin + Hair

Bye Bye Itch by Hilton Herbs contains herbs, toxin binder, yeast, and flax whic can help reduce itching and improve skin health.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Skin & Coat Supplement

Cushcare Condition (Dodson & Horrell)

Complete Feed

Herb

Metabolic Syndrome

Weight Issues

Cushcare Condition by Dodson & Horrell is a pelleted feed high in fat, B vitamins, carotene, and QLC antioxidants. This feed supports weight gain and condition and has an NSC value of 11.44%.

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Daily-Lung (CEP)

Antioxidant

Health

Immunity

Respiratory

Daily-Lung by CEP is a supplement intended to strengthen the respiratory system of horses.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Respiratory Supplement

Easy Breathing (NAF Equine)

Exercise

Herb

Nutrients

Respiratory

Easy Breathing from NAF Equine is intended for all horses and ponies at any work level. This supplement is meant to support the respiratory system through the use of herbs.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Respiratory Supplement

EquiLac Classic (St.Hippolyt)

Broodmare

Foal

Lactation

Nutrients

EquiLac Classic by St.Hippolyt is a broodmare feed intended to be used from the 8th month of pregnancy or when nursing.

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EquiLac Muesli (St.Hippolyt)

Broodmare

Energy

Lactation

Nutrients

EquiLac Muesli by St.Hippolyt is a textured feed intended for pregnant and nursing mares.

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EquineSaver (Figuerola Laboratories)

Health

Herb

Organic Trace Minerals

Vitamins

EquineSaver by Figuerola Laboratories is a supplement that contains over 300 nutrients and is intended to support overall health in all horse types.

Feed Additives Vitamin Supplements Supplement

Fohlengold BoneCare (St.Hippolyt)

Bone Health

Foal

Growth

Joints

Fohlengold BoneCare by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement intended to support stable bone growth in foals and young horses.

Bone Supplement Supplement

Go Lite Balancer (Dodson & Horrell)

Metabolic Syndrome

Nutrition

Ration Balancer

Weight 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.

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Hedgerow Herbs (Dodson & Horrell)

Coat Quality

Health

Herb

Immunity

Hedgerow Herbs from Dodson & Horrell is an all-natural herbal supplement that supports a healthy coat, skin, and immune system in horses. It contains herbs such as mint, nettle, and oregano.

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Herbal Quiet Mix (Allen & Page)

Exercise

Herb

Nutrients

Weight Issues

Herbal Quiet Mix from Allen & Page is intended for horses and ponies at rest or in light to medium work. This feed contains nettle, rosemary, cloves, and garlic.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Hesta Mix Muesli (St.Hippolyt)

Caloric Energy

Easy Keeper

Nutrients

Nutrition

Hesta Mix Muesli by St.Hippolyt is a supplement intended for horses in light work with lower feed requirements, and for larger breed horses such as Andalusians, Lusitanos, cold-blooded horses, Arabians, Irish cobs or Friesians.

Supplement

Inner Glow Omega Booster (Twenty Four Carrots)

Health

Herb

Nutrition

Omega 3-6-9

Inner Glow Omega Booster by Twenty Four Carrots is a holistic supplement formulated to support overall health, vitality, and growth.

Herbal Supplement

Itch-Free (Dodson & Horrell)

Coat Quality

Herb

Immunity

Skin + Hair

Itch-Free from Dodson & Horrell is an all-natural herbal supplement that supports coat and skin health in horses. This supplement contains chamomile, garlic granules, nettle, and burdock root.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Skin & Coat Supplement

Lami-Free (Dodson & Horrell)

Circulation

Herb

Hoof Health

Immunity

Lami-Free from Dodson & Horrell is an all-natural horse supplement that is intended to improve circulation, immune function, and hoof health. Lami-Free contains herbs such as nettle and rosehips.

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Mobility (Dodson & Horrell)

Bone Health

Herb

Joints

Muscle

Mobility by Dodson & Horrell is an herbal supplement that supports joint, bone, and muscle integrity in horses and ponies. This supplement contains herbs such as comfrey leaf, dandelion, and nettle.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Joint Supplement

Mollichaff Veteran (HorseHage)

Complete Feed

Forage

Nutrition

Senior

Mollichaff Veteran from HorseHage contains soft, short chopped that is ideal for horses with difficulty chewing. This feed is high in oil which provides slow-release energy and helps to maintain coat quality.

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Mud Heel (Dodson & Horrell)

Coat Quality

Herb

Immunity

Joints

Mud Heel from Dodson & Horrell is an herbal supplement that supports healthy skin growth, maintenance, and immunity and encourages mobility. This supplement is intended for horses and ponies exposed to muddy conditions.

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Nettle (Dodson & Horrell)

Coat Quality

Herb

Ingredient

Skin + Hair

Nettle from Dodson & Horrell is an herbal supplement intended for all horses and ponies. Nettle contains natural antioxidants and oils that may support healthy skin and coat condition.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Skin & Coat Supplement

Open Air (Peak Performance Nutrients)

Energy

Herb

Respiratory

Stamina

Open Air by Peak Performance Nutrients is a liquid respiratory supplement containing a blend of herbs to support bronchial function, endurance, and mucus production. This supplement is for performance horses subjected to cold conditions, dust, and pollen.

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Pure Allergy Relief (Twenty Four Carrots)

Antioxidant

Health

Herb

Immunity

Pure Allergy Relief by Twenty Four Carrots is a natural herbal supplement formulated to support healthy immune and respiratory function. It is designed to help reduce the symptoms associated with seasonal and environmental allergies.

Herbal Supplement

Rapid Flex (Manna Pro)

Herb

Joints

Recovery

Senior

Rapid Flex from Manna Pro is a joint supplement that contains a blend of glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, hyaluronic acid, and various herbs.

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Resist + Vit C (Cavalor)

Antioxidant

Health

Immunity

Vitamins

Resist + Vit C by Cavalor is a powdered immune support supplement formulated with herbs and antioxidants to enhance the horse's natural defenses. It is ideal for horses that travel frequently or are regularly exposed to other horses.

Immune Supplement Supplement

Respi-Free™ (Omega Alpha)

Antioxidant

Herb

Immunity

Respiratory

Respi-Free™ is a liquid respiratory supplement for horses that contains a blend of 15 herbs, many of which have not been researched in horses. It claims to support lung function.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement

Sixteen Plus Cubes (Dodson & Horrell)

Caloric Energy

Complete Feed

Muscle

Senior

Sixteen Plus Cubes by Dodson & Horrell is a senior horse feed with higher protein levels and added vitamins and minerals for joint health and optimal absorption. This feed is also highly palatable with molasses, ricebran, and rapeseed oil ingredients.

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Soothe & Gain (Allen & Page)

Digestion

Fiber

Hindgut

Nutrition

Soothe & Gain from Allen & Page is a high-energy feed which is high in fibre. Soothe & Gain is intended for horses and ponies who are prone to ulcers and digestive upsets. Soothe & Gain is free from barely, molasses, alfalfa and soy.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Structure E Grain-Free (St.Hippolyt)

Energy

Grain Free

Low NSC Feeds

Nutrition

Structure E by St.Hippolyt is a grain-free feed low in starch and sugar, and is intended for all types of horses and ponies.

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Suspensory Saver (Figuerola Laboratories)

Antioxidant

Herb

Joints

Recovery

Suspensory Saver by Figuerola Laboratories is a natural supplement designed to support tendon and ligament health. Formulated with collagen, MSM, and vitamin C, it helps promote cellular integrity and supports recovery.

Sweet Itch Pellets (Herbs for Horses)

Coat Quality

Health

Herb

Skin + Hair

Herbs for Horses Sweet Itch is a pelleted supplement purported to reduce the irritation of sweet itch in horses. It contains a blend of herbal ingredients including astragalus, chamomile and garlic.

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Veteran Light (Allen & Page)

Digestion

Easy Keeper

Low NSC Feeds

Nutrition

Veteran Light from Allen & Page is a low-energy pelleted feed that is high in fibre with a low NSC content (8.5%). Veteran Light is a palatable horse feed with added probiotics.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Veteran Vitality (Allen & Page)

Digestion

Ingredient

Nutrition

Senior

Veteran Vitality from Allen & Page is a palatable feed for horses with poor dentition. This feed is high in fibre and includes added vitamins and minerals. Veteran Vitality contains herbs such as mint, nettle, dandelion, garlic, and fenugreek.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Vitality Super Greens (Yucc’ It Up!)

Health

Herb

Immunity

Vitamins

Vitality Super Greens from Yucc' It Up! is a powdered herbal multi-vitamin supplement. Vitality Super Greens contains kelp, nettle leaves, red raspberry leaves and spirulina.

Herbal Supplement

WES Sensitive Mash (St.Hippolyt)

Digestion

Grain Free

Health

Protein

WES Sensitive Mash by St.Hippolyt is an alfalfa, soy and grain-free supplement, intended to be fed 1-3 times a week to horses with a sensitive gastrointestinal tract.

Supplement