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Vitamin A/D3

Combination of vitamin A and vitamin D3 in one powder formulation

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Vitamin A/D3

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Vitamin A/D3

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BASF offers both vitamins, A and D3 combined in one formulation: Our new product Lutavit® A/D3 1000/200 NXT is produced in our new world-scale vitamin A formulation plant.

BASF is a leading global producer of vitamin A/D3 for animal nutrition.
Our commitment is to support our customers by concentrating on quality, performance, reliability and sustainability.

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Your benefits at a glance

  • 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

Your benefits at a glance

Lutavit® A/D3 1000/200 NXT

  • Combination of vitamin A and vitamin D3 in one powder formulation
  • Provides convenience in dosing at a fixed ratio (5:1)
  • The vitamin A:vitamin D3 ratio of 5:1 permits the products to be used in all species of animals
  • Superior stability in stress premix
  • High stability in bulk, pig mash and pellets
  • Suitable for various types of vitamin blends, premixes, mineral, and mixed feeds
  • Flowability and mixing behavior of the product are excellent and ensure homogeneous mixing in several types of feed

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

  

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What animal species does our vitamin A/D3 product range cover?

Lutavit® A/D3 1000/200 NXT, a premixture of vitamin A acetate and vitamin D3, used for the vitaminization of premixes and feeds for livestock and companion animals. The vitamin A:vitamin D3 ratio of 5:1 permits the products to be used in all species of animals.

In which form and standard packaging do we offer vitamin A/D3?

Lutavit® A/D3 1000/200 NXT, Powder, Pigs, Poultry, Ruminants, Aquaculture, Pets, 20 kg bag in box, article number:50473860

What to consider regarding vitamin A/D3 application?

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?

BASF recommends the following dosages of vitamin A

Poultry per kg complete feed (88% dry matter)
Chicken, 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 – 140,000 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.
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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.
Fisher   8,000 – 10,000 I.U.
Breeding sows 16,000 – 20,000 I.U.
Breeding boars 12,000 – 20,000 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.
Mink 8,000 – 12,000 I.U.
Cold water fish 7,000 – 9,000 I.U.
Warm water fish 8,000 – 10,000 I.U.
Shrimp 10,000 – 12,000 I.U.

BASF recommends the following dosages of vitamin A/D3

Poultry per kg complete feed (88% dry matter)
Chicken, starter 2,000 – 3,000 I.U.
Chickens, pullets 1,500 – 2,500 I.U.
Laying hens 2,500 – 3,000 I.U.
Breeding hens 2,500 – 3,000 I.U.
Broilers 2,500 – 4,000 I.U.
Turkeys, starter 3,500 – 4,500 I.U.
Turkeys, grower 3,000 – 4,000 I.U.
Turkeys, finisher 2,500 – 3,500 I.U.
Turkeys, breeding animals 3,000 – 4,000 I.U.
Ducks/geese 3,000 – 3,500 I.U.
Ruminants and horses per animal and day
Calves, milk replacers (per kg feed) 2,500 – 3,000 I.U.
Cows, breeding 3,000 – 5,000 I.U.
Beef bulls 4,000 – 7,000 I.U.
Dairy cows 8,000 – 14,000 I.U.
Sheep/goats    400 – 800 I.U.
Foals (per 100 kg live weight per day)  1,000 – 1,200 I.U.
Saddle horses (per 100 kg live weight per day)     600 – 800 I.U.
Racing horses and breeding horses (per 100 kg live weight per day)  1,200 – 1,500 I.U.
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Pigs per kg complete feed (88% dry matter)
Piglets, prestarter 1,800 – 2,000 I.U.
Piglets, starter 1,500 – 2,000 I.U.
Grower 1,500 – 2,000 I.U.
Finisher 1,000 – 1,500 I.U.
Breeding sows 1,500 – 2,000 I.U.
Breeding boars 1,500 – 2,000 I.U.
Pets and fish per kg complete feed (88% dry matter))
Dogs 8,00 – 1,200 I.U.
Cats 1,000 – 1,800 I.U.
Rabbits 800 – 1,2000 I.U.
Mink 800 – 1,200 I.U.
Cold water fish 1,500 – 2,000 I.U.
Warm water fish 1,500 – 2,000 I.U.
Shrimp 2,000 – 3,000 I.U.

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