Animal Nutrition

High-quality vitamin A supplements for all major species of livestock such as pigs, poultry, ruminants as well as aquaculture and companion animals

BASF is a leading global producer of vitamin A oils and powders for animal nutrition. Our commitment is to support our customers by concentrating on quality, performance, reliability and sustainability.

Vitamin A is an essential micronutrient for all animals. Supplementation of animal feeds with vitamin A is crucial to meet animals' nutritional requirements and promote optimal growth, development, and performance.

BASF provides high-quality microencapsulated vitamin A acetate for use in vitamin blends, premixes and feeds. A water-dispersible formulation is available for use in milk replacers, and for multivitamin mixtures, which are administered directly by means of the drinking water. A range of vitamin A oils is available for the preparation of liquid vitamin A solutions for oral use.

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High-quality vitamin A powders and oils
Strongly protective microencapsulation technology
Beadlet powders provide excellent flowability and mixing behavior
For all types of vitamin blends, premixes, mineral and mixed feeds
Cold-water dispersible powder available for milk replacers and more
Benefit from our commitment to quality, performance, reliability, sustainability

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Lutavit^® A NXT & Plus

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

Product Carbon Footprint for specific vitamin A and E products at least 20% better than global market average!

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Lutavit^® A powders

Excellent application stability in all relevant feed applications, like premixes, mash, pellets and complete feed

Vitamin A Palmitate

Vitamin A palmitate oil for the preparation of liquid vitamin A solutions for oral use. Unstabilized and stabilized products available.

Vitamin A Propionate

Vitamin A propionate oil for the preparation of liquid vitamin A solutions for oral use. Stabilized with BHT.

Safety Data Sheet Vitamin A-Propionate 2.5 Mio IU/G stabilized with BHT

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What animal species does our vitamin A product range cover?

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.

In which form and standard packaging do we offer vitamin A?

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

How does the application of vitamin A work?

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 occurs in a biologically highly active form. The product should be processed with all due care and attention to occupational hygiene following the instructions in the safety data sheet.

What are the recommended dosages?

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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Vitamin A

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High-quality vitamin A supplements for all major species of livestock such as pigs, poultry, ruminants as well as aquaculture and companion animals

Your benefits at a glance

Lutavit^® A NXT & Plus

Vitamin A Palmitate /
Vitamin A Propionate

Product Carbon Footprint for specific vitamin A and E products at least 20% better than global market average!

What animal species does our vitamin A product range cover?

In which form and standard packaging do we offer vitamin A?

How does the application of vitamin A work?

What are the recommended dosages?

Vitamin A-Acetate

Any further questions?

Talk to your vitamin A expert

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Vitamin A

Contact us! Order our products

High-quality vitamin A supplements for all major species of livestock such as pigs, poultry, ruminants as well as aquaculture and companion animals

Your benefits at a glance

Lutavit® A NXT & Plus

Vitamin A Palmitate / Vitamin A Propionate

Product Carbon Footprint for specific vitamin A and E products at least 20% better than global market average!

What animal species does our vitamin A product range cover?

In which form and standard packaging do we offer vitamin A?

How does the application of vitamin A work?

What are the recommended dosages?

Vitamin A-Acetate

Any further questions?

Talk to your vitamin A expert

Lutavit^® A NXT & Plus

Vitamin A Palmitate /
Vitamin A Propionate