Animal Nutrition

Vitamin A/D₃

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.

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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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/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.

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.

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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Vitamin A/D₃

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.

Your benefits at a glance

Lutavit^® A/D₃ 1000/200 NXT

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/D3 product range cover?

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

What to consider regarding vitamin A/D3 application?

What are the recommended dosages?

BASF recommends the following dosages of vitamin A

Any further questions?

Talk to your vitamin A expert

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Vitamin A/D3

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.

Your benefits at a glance

Lutavit® A/D3 1000/200 NXT

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/D3 product range cover?

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

What to consider regarding vitamin A/D3 application?

What are the recommended dosages?

BASF recommends the following dosages of vitamin A

Any further questions?

Talk to your vitamin A expert

Vitamin A/D₃

Vitamin A/D₃

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.

Lutavit^® A/D₃ 1000/200 NXT