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Animal Nutrition
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a proactive substance for the entire ectoderm, playing an important role in the development, protection, and regeneration of skin and mucous membranes.
A sufficiently high supply of vitamin A results in increased resistance to infectious diseases. It keeps the skin and mucous membranes healthy and works as an effective barrier against bacteria, viruses and parasites. Vitamin A influences the synthesis of important hormones in the ovaries and the adrenal cortex. It also has special importance for the growth, skeletal development, and fertility of animals. It is involved in regulating the metabolization of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. In young animals, it is particularly important for preventing growth disorders, while its epithelial protective function has great importance in older animals.
Lutavit® A NXT
- Superior bioavailability
- High homogeneity
- Outstanding stability in premix and feed
- High degree of product consistency and traceability
- Excellent flowability and resistancy to lump formation
Vitamin A Palmitate / Vitamin A Propionate
- Highest global safety standards and regulatory requirements
- High purity and stability
- Outstanding sterility of our production
- Convincing technical properties
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Vitamin A is necessary for maintaining body functions of all animal species. Thus, our vitamin A product portfolio covers all major species of livestock, companion animals as well as aquaculture.
Product name |
Form |
Application |
Packaging |
Article number |
Lutavit® A 500 Plus |
Powder |
Pigs, Poultry, Ruminants, Aquaculture, Pets |
25 kg plastic bag |
51283583 |
Lutavit® A 500 S NXT |
Powder |
Pigs, Poultry, Ruminants, Pets |
25 kg bag in box |
50466277 |
Lutavit® A 1000 NXT |
Powder |
Pigs, Poultry, Ruminants, Aquaculture, Pets |
20 kg plastic bag |
50750805 |
Vitamin A-Palmitate 1.7 Mio I.U./g (not stabilized) |
Oil |
Pigs, Poultry, Ruminants, Aquaculture, Pets |
25 kg plastic bucket |
50368277 |
Vitamin A-Palmitate 1.7 Mio I.U./g (stabilized) |
Oil |
Pigs, Poultry, Ruminants, Aquaculture, Pets |
25 kg plastic bucket |
50368587 |
Vitamin A-Palmitate 1.6 Mio I.U./g |
Oil |
Pigs, Poultry, Ruminants, Aquaculture, Pets |
25 kg plastic bucket |
55800030 |
Vitamin A-Propionate 2.5 Mio I.U./g |
Oil |
Pigs, Poultry, Ruminants, Aquaculture, Pets |
25 kg plastic bucket |
)55796320 |
Our vitamin A formulations contain this essential nutrient in a biologically highly active form. To ensure good stability of the powdered products (Lutavit® A 1000 NXT, Lutavit® A 500 Plus), the retinol is esterified, stabilizing agents and antioxidants are added. The formulations are protected against vapor, pressure, and high temperatures during feed production and storage. Vitamin A from BASF also exhibits good flowability and is resistant to lump formation.
Vitamin A-Acetate
| Pigs (per kg complete feed (88% dry matter)) | |
| Piglets, prestarter | 15,000 – 20,000 I.U. |
| Piglets, starter | 12,000 – 20,000 I.U. |
| Grower | 10,000 – 12,000 I.U. |
| Finisher | 8,000 – 10,000 I.U. |
| Breeding sows | 16,000 – 20,000 I.U. |
| Breeding boars | 12,000 – 20,000 I.U. |
| Poultry (per kg complete feed (88% dry matter)) | |
| Chickens, starter | 12,000 – 15,000 I.U. |
| Chickens, pullets | 8,000 – 10,000 I.U. |
| Laying hens | 8,000 – 12,000 I.U. |
| Breeding hens | 12,000 – 15,000 I.U. |
| Broilers | 8,000 – 12,000 I.U. |
| Turkeys, starter | 10,000 – 14,000 I.U. |
| Turkeys, grower | 8,000 – 12,000 I.U. |
| Turkeys, finisher | 8,000 – 12,000 I.U. |
| Turkeys, breeding animals | 12,000 – 15,000 I.U. |
| Ducks/geese | 10,000 – 13,000 I.U. |
| Ruminants and horses (per animal and day) | |
| Calves, milk replacers (per kg feed) | 20,000 – 25,000 I.U. |
| Cows, breeding | 30,000 – 50,000 I.U. |
| Beef bulls | 40,000 – 70,000 I.U. |
| Dairy cows | 80,000 – 140000 I.U. |
| Sheep/goats | 4,000 – 8,000 I.U. |
| Foals (per 100 kg live weight per day) | 10,000 – 12,000 I.U. |
| Saddle horses (per 100 kg live weight per day) | 6,000 – 8,000 I.U. |
| Racing horses and breeding horses (per 100 kg live weight per day) | 12,000 – 15,000 I.U.
|
| Pets and fish (per kg complete feed (88% dry matter)) | |
| Dogs | 8,000 – 12,000 I.U. |
| Cats | 15,000 – 20,000 I.U. |
| Rabbits | 8,000 – 12,000 I.U. |
| Minks | 8,000 – 12,000 I.U. |
| Cold water fish | 7,000 – 9,000 I.U. |
| Warm water fish | 8,000 – 10,000 I.U. |
| Shrimps | 10,000 – 12,000 I.U. |
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