Hematinics contains iron, copper and B-vitamins that are essential building blocks for the body's red blood cells. Vitamin B- 12 is used in the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. Iron is essential for the formation of the hemoglobin within these cells.
Copper acts as a coenzyme in hemoglobin production.
Cobalt is also needed for B- 12 utilization. Most horses have approximately 40 quarts of blood in their body. Red blood cells carry oxygen to tissues and cycle carbon dioxide back to the lungs. The Red blood cells have a life cycle of about 3 to 4 weeks so it is good insurance to maximize red blood cells for a performance and breeding horses. Be careful in selecting a hematinic supplement for your horse.