Equine vitamin and minerals are not different from their human counterparts, when you mix the two together you rapidly deplete the vitamin potency. The heat process in pelletization can destroy the fat-soluble vitamins just as severely as time. This water soluble vitamin is a co-enzyme required in the production of fatty acids, protein and glucose. Although, Biotin naturally occurs in feeds it is not found in adequate levels for hoof development. Areas of the hoof most benefited by Biotin are the hoofwall, sole, frog, and white line junction.
Minerals can be either packaged organic or inorganic.
Direct-fed Microbials are found in the digestive system of the horse. They range in the thousands of bacteria, protozoa, fungi and yeasts. The most beneficial Microbials are Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Streptococcus. Horses use microbes as bio-factories to synthesize vital nutrients and combat stress. In a natural environment horses graze continuously to supply the digestive tract with beneficial microbes.