Vitamin

Vitamin A

Retinol · β-carotene (precursor)

Mechanism

Vitamin A bzw. dessen Vorstufe β-Carotin ist an Sehprozess, Schleimhaut-/Hautgesundheit und Fruchtbarkeit beteiligt. Weidegras liefert reichlich β-Carotin; bei langer Heufütterung sinkt der Gehalt. Vitamin A ist speicherbar — eine chronische Überdosierung ist möglich und zu vermeiden.

Cautions

· Hypervitaminose A bei Überdosierung (speicherbar)
· Nicht unkontrolliert mit hoch dosierten Kombipräparaten stapeln

Sources

GfE 2014GfE — Vitaminversorgung Pferd

NRC 2007NRC — Vitamin A

PMID:16728181Peltier et al. 1997 (Theriogenology) — Beta-Carotin/Vitamin A und Reproduktion bei Stuten

Equiterna Score

79/100

high overall

Science7.7/10

Practical experience9/10

Safety7/10

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. 30–60 IU/kg BW/day (GfE); β-carotene preferred

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyWith caution

Evidencemoderate

Frequently asked questions

Is Vitamin A a feed or a veterinary medicine for horses?

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

Is Vitamin A allowed at FEI competitions?

In the profile, Vitamin A 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 Vitamin A?

Stated in the profile: approx. 30–60 IU/kg BW/day (GfE); β-carotene preferred. This is information from the literature, not an instruction for an individual horse.

Which sources are there for Vitamin A?

The profile cites: GfE 2014, NRC 2007, and PMID:16728181.

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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Equiterna is an intermediary platform for equine knowledge, marketplace and tools — not a veterinary-medicines dealer, veterinary practice or pharmacy. Compound information is source-attributed (PubMed, specialist journals, NRC/GfE, EU regulations) and free of healing claims. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009, FEI Prohibited Substances List, HWG.

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