Vitamin

Biotin

Vitamin B7 · Vitamin H

Mechanism

Biotin ist Coenzym mehrerer Carboxylasen. Kontrollierte Studien zeigen über längere Supplementationszeiträume (6–9 Monate) eine Verbesserung von Hufhorn-Parametern bei Pferden mit brüchigem Horn; der Effekt ist langsam, da Hufhorn nur ca. 6–9 mm/Monat nachwächst.

Cautions

· Effect visible only after months (horn growth)

Sources

PMID:7556044Josseck et al. 1995 (EVJ) — Diätetisches Biotin und Hufhornqualität bei Lipizzanern

PMID:9932094Reilly et al. 1998 (EVJ Suppl) — Biotin und Hufhorn-Wachstum bei Ponys, kontrollierte Studie

PMID:6523712Comben et al. 1984 (Vet Rec) — Klinische Beobachtungen: Hufdefekte und Biotin-Supplementierung

Equiterna Score

91/100

high overall

Science9.7/10

Practical experience9/10

Safety8.4/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

The Equiterna Score combines three dimensions into a value of 0-100: science (40%), practical experience (30%) and safety (30%). It is transparently derived from evidence level, attributed sources (PubMed/journals), legal classification and cautions. The FEI doping status is shown separately as a competition-law note and does not enter the score. Commissions and vendor relationships have no influence on the score. In addition, the editorial safety rating caps the result: it limits the safety dimension and the overall tier (orange: at most solid). For entries rated red, no score is calculated at all. The rating never raises anything — a green rating does not lift a calculated value.

An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

Dosageapprox. 15–20 mg/animal/day (warmblood), 3–6 months

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyVery safe

Evidencestrong

Knowledge connections

Related conditions

Sweet Itch (Summer Eczema) →B-Vitamin für Haut- und Fellstoffwechsel

Weak Hoof Horn (brittle horn) →controlled studies show improved horn parameters (3–6 months)

Mud Fever / Pastern Dermatitis →B-vitamin for skin and horn metabolism

Rain Rot (Dermatophilosis) →B-vitamin for skin and horn metabolism

Coat Change Disorders →B-vitamin for skin and coat metabolism

Hoof Abscess →in controlled studies improved horn parameters (over 3-6 months; prevention, not acute)

Thrush →B-vitamin for horn metabolism and more stable frog horn (long-term)

Navicular Syndrome (Podotrochlosis) →B-vitamin for more stable hoof horn as a basis for good hoof care (long-term)

HWSD (Hoof Wall Separation Disease, SERPINB11) →discussed for horn quality; does not replace the missing wall attachment

Journal articles on this compound

Biotin und das Hufhorn — was die Studien zeigen, und was nicht →

All sources in the study library →

Frequently asked questions

Is Biotin a feed or a veterinary medicine for horses?

Equiterna classes Biotin as “Complementary feed”. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009.

Is Biotin allowed at FEI competitions?

In the profile, Biotin is listed with the FEI status “Not listed”. The current FEI list is authoritative, so please check its latest version.

Which dosage do the sources give for Biotin?

Stated in the profile: approx. 15–20 mg/animal/day (warmblood), 3–6 months. This is information from the literature, not an instruction for an individual horse.

Which sources are there for Biotin?

The profile cites: PMID:7556044, PMID:9932094, and PMID:6523712.

Usage note

This content is for information and education. It does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse shows signs of illness, consult a veterinarian.

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