Vitamin A Palmitate

Vitamin A (retinol) is an essential nutrient for animals

Vitamins are substances which are necessary for maintaining all body functions (growth, health, fertility, performance). As a rule, the animal body cannot synthesize these natural biologically active substances itself, which is why they must be supplied with the feed.

Vitamin A Palmitate is the liquid form of Lutavit^® A.

BASF offers vitamin A-Palmitate 1.7 Mio IU/G and vitamin A-Palmitate 1.6 Mio IU/G. Our portfolio includes vitamin A-Propionate 2.5 Mio IU/G as well.

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Key benefits of vitamin A-Palmitate

Highest global safety standards and regulatory requirements
High purity and stability
Outstanding sterility of our production
Convincing technical properties

Dosage recommendations

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 – 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.

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.

Disclaimer: National regulations may vary and need to be considered prior to product use.

Discover our Product Range

Product	Product Details
Vitamin A-Palmitate 1.6 Mio IU/G Feed	Information & Certificates
Vitamin A-Palmitate 1.7 Mio IU/G stabilized with BHT	Information & Certificates
Vitamin A-Palmitate 1.7 Mio IU/G unstab.	Information & Certificates

Our Solutions

Feed Conversion & Animal Performance

Improved feed conversion and faster weight gain are achieved with increased nutrient utilization of feed. With high biological effectiveness, better performance of animals is achieved. In addition to that, optimized nutrient utilization can result in a reduction of nutrients excreted in the manure. This embraces the concept of “responsible farming,” in accordance with recent increases in public eco-awareness.

Vitality & Wellbeing

BASF has decades of experience in the feed sector, in development, production and application. We place particular importance on delivering the highest quality for the benefit of humans and animals alike.

Use Areas

Poultry

BASF’s feed additives help poultry, such as laying hens and broilers, to make better use of the energy in their feed. The enzyme Natugrain^® TS, for example, makes wheat and barley easier to digest. We also provide Lucantin^®, which gives eggs their appealing yellow-orange yolks.

Ruminants

Raising ruminants is challenging. You have to meet the ever-expanding global demand for high-quality milk and meat while less resources become available and raw material prices fluctuate unpredictably. You need to make sure that your animals are vital and achieve optimum performance so you can earn a good profit.

Dairy Cows

Superior Provision for Dairy Cattle. Dairy farmers carry a large number of responsibilities. They are to manage their farms successfully, ensure the wellbeing and health of their dairy cows, and engage in sustainable practices. BASF provides an ample range of products and solutions for these diverse challenges.

Pigs

Our products help pigs to better digest and utilize their food as well as keeping feed hygienic and fresh. We provide what pigs need to grow, stay vital and eventually supply high-quality meat. The pioneering phytase Natuphos®, for example, improves digestion of plant phosphorous. This helps to avoid adding inorganic phosphorus, and preserves resources as well as the environment.

Aquaculture

Our products are also often used in fish ponds and in marine aquacultures. Not only do they bind toxins in feed and ensure excellent performance through rapid growth, they also provide fish and shellfish with all the important vitamins. Lucantin^®, for example, gives trout and salmon delicate pink flesh and provides the skin of shellfish with a beautiful, vivid color.

Companion Animals

BASF products contribute to the fitness and vitality of dogs, cats and other pets so that they may spend many joyful years as part of the family. Vitamins give them everything they need for their metabolism. And Novasil™ Plus ensures that aflatoxins cannot do them any harm.