Feedmark Essentials Natural Vitamin E (Equine)

A natural source of Vitamin E (RRR-alpha-tocopheryl acetate), recommended to optimise muscle health and cellular functions in horses. Natural Vitamin E™ also supports the immune system, liver function, reproductive processes in breeding stock, and the reduction of oxidative stress during exercise. This natural form of Vitamin E is suitable for all types of equines and has been developed to meet the daily vitamin E requirements of your horse.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant which horses mainly derive from fresh forages and is therefore easily accessible for horses on pasture (Manthe & Youngs, 2013; Fagan et al., 2020). If your horse has limited or no access to fresh forages or you are unsure about the vitamin E levels in your horse’s diet, an additional vitamin E supplement can be added to make sure the daily vitamin E requirements of your horse are met. The natural form of vitamin E has multifunctional purposes in the horse’s body. The main function of vitamin E is to neutralise free radicals in the body and support the immune system (Fagan et al., 2020). In addition, vitamin E supports reproductive processes, cellular functions and muscle health due to the potential to decrease oxidative stress (Carr & Holcombe, 2009; Finno & Valberg, 2012; Fagan et al., 2020). Therefore, it is recommended to increase the daily vitamin E intake by supplementing Natural Vitamin E™ for horses that require liver and muscle support and horses performing heavy work. Due to the multifunctional nature of vitamin E it is also recommended to increase its daily intake to support broodmares and stallions during the breeding season and to support foals health and development (Contri et al., 2011).

The natural form of vitamin E, RRR-alpha-tocopherol acetate, is more bioavailable in comparison to synthetic vitamin E (Fiorellino et al., 2009), increasing its absorption and optimising its supportive function (Gagné et al., 2009). Natural Vitamin E™ is suitable for all horses but a higher dosage is especially recommended for horses that need liver and muscle support, horses performing heavy work and for all breeding stock (Finno & Valberg, 2012; Secombe & Lester, 2012).

Natural Vitamin E™ can be fed in combination with all other supplements from the Feedmark range to increase and optimise levels of vitamin E in the diet.

2,100iu of Vitamin E per 15g scoop

Active ingredient per daily serving (500kg horse):

• 4,200iu of Vitamin E for muscle support
• 2,100iu of Vitamin E for immune support and breeding stock 
• 1,540iu of Vitamin E for exercise and liver support 

To provide optimum support for broodmares and stallions we recommend feeding Natural Vitamin E™ alongside Ultromega Suspension™ to also provide high levels of the beneficial Omega-3 fatty acid DHA.