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Vitamin A
Vitamin A is essential for all growth processes. It is important for vision and visual pigments within the retina. It is needed for bone remodelling in growing horses, tendon strength and for healthy skin and mucus membranes.

A deficiency of Vitamin A can cause poor night vision, breathing difficulties, loss of appetite, poor conception rates in older mares, poor growth, reduced tendon strength and leg bone weaknesses. Vitamin A is not synthesized in the caecum and must be provided in the feed. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 12,668 IU of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D
Horses stabled for extended periods, receiving little or no natural sunlight, require
supplementation with Vitamin D. A deficiency of Vitamin D depresses Calcium uptake which leads to abnormal gait, stiffness, lameness, weak bones and swollen joints. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 1,545 IU of Vitamin D3.

Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an anti-oxidant and preserves the structural integrity of the cells. It is used successfully in the treatment of exercise induced tissue damage and muscle soreness in the high performance horse. Vitamin E is used to treat and prevent anhidrosis (dry, dull coat in non-sweating horses). It is also used to treat lowered breeding performance in both stallions and mares. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 306 IU of Vitamin E.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
The major role of Vitamin B1 is in carbo-hydrate metabolism and nerve transmission. Since carbohydrate metabolism is increased during physical exertion, it is important that adequate dietary B1 is available to the high performance horse. Along with work, heavy sweating and growth increase the need for dietary B1.Unruly stallions and nervous, highly strung horses have been shown to benefit from a high level intake of Vitamin B1. Certain plants such as bracken fern and horsetail contain a thiaminase which can cause a Thiamine deficiency if grazed excessively. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 105mg of Thiamine.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Riboflavin's role is in carbohydrate metabolism and utilization of feed intake.
Along with other B Complex Vitamins it is required for growth and by horses subjected to physical stress. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 103mg of Riboflavin.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Pyridoxine, in association with Niacin, is involved in energy production and blood formation, both important functions in the high performance horse. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 62mg of Pyridoxine.

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
Vitamin B12 is important in feed utilization through its involvement in protein, carbo-hydrate and fat metabolism. In conjunction with Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 is involved in blood cell production and helps guard against anaemia. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 0.42mg of Vitamin B12.

Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)
The high performance horse has a definite requirement for this water-soluble Vitamin which is used in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and amino acids to energy. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 230mg of Niacin.

Pantothenic Acid
Pantothenic Acid is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats to energy. Cereal grains are deficient in this Vitamin and supplementation is very beneficial to high performance horses being fed a high grain diet. A 60g of Aminovite Plus provides 3.1mg of Pantothenic Acid.

Folic Acid
In combination with Vitamin B12, Folic Acid is involved in blood cell production. It is used to prevent and treat anaemia. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 52mg of Folic Acid.

Choline
Choline is essential for building and maintaining cell structures and in the transmission of nerve impulses. It plays an equally essential role in fat metabolism in a horse's liver. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 220mg of Choline.

Selenium (organic)
In combination with Vitamin E, the trace mineral Selenium acts as an anti-oxidant to prevent polyunsaturated fatty acid oxidation to toxic radicals that damage muscle and cell membranes. A deficiency of Selenium pre-disposes to "tying-up" in high performance horses. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 0.27mg of Selenium.

Chromium (organic)
Supplementing the diet with the trace mineral Chromium benefits the high performance horse in so far as there is less fat to muscle development; it promotes increased energy metabolism and reduced lactic acid accumulation during fast work. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 5mg of Chromium.

Copper (organic)
Copper is required for bone development, joint cartilage, elastic connective tissue and the uptake and utilization of iron. Mares' milk is low in Copper and abnormal bone development can occur in foals when the diet is Copper deficient. The maximum tolerated level of Copper in horses is 800mg/kg of diet. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 30mg of Copper.

Zinc (organic)
The trace mineral Zinc is necessary for the maintenance and development of skin and hair. It is essential for the proper formation of bone, cartilage and hoofs. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 126mg of Zinc.

Iodine
Late pregnant mares are very susceptible to Iodine deficiency and the foals of affected mares are either born dead or too weak to stand and suck. In mature horses, a deficiency, or excess, of Iodine causes goitre. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 0.6mg of Iodine.

Cobalt
Cobalt is involved in the formation of the oxygen carrying protein component of red blood cells. It is also required for the synthesis of Vitamin B12 in the intestinal tract. A deficiency of Cobalt and/or Vitamin B12 will result in anaemia. A 60g dose of Aminovite Plus provides 1.8mg of Cobalt.

Prokura ® Yeast
Prokura Yeast is a concentrated source of live yeast cells which have a beneficial effect in assisting and maintaining digestive balance and function. Supplementation improves nitrogen retention and the quality of protein consumed. These live yeast cells also suppress such harmful bacteria as E.coli, Clostridium and Salmonellas which cause digestive upsets and diarrhoea.

Daily supplementation with Ranvet Aminovite Plus provides additional Vitamins and trace minerals to help meet the increased demands on mature horses in training and racing. The 10 different Vitamins enriched with complexed organic Chromium, Copper, Selenium and Zinc help meet the increased nutritional requirements of pregnant and lactating mares, support rapid growth in young horses and to help overcome the stress of infection.

Administration: Mix the prescribed dose through a dry feed. It is recommended that the prescribed dose be spread over two feeds. Bring horses onto full dose gradually.

Note: as Aminovite Plus contains Copper, care should be taken when administering to horses whose diet is Copper sufficient. The maximum tolerated level in horses is 800mg/kg of the diet. A measure is provided.
One level measure holds 30g

Dose Rates:

Horses in work                                  60g. daily

Spelling horses                                 30g. daily

Yearlings and Weanlings                       30g. daily

Crib-fed foals                                    15g. daily

Pregnant and lactating mares            30g. daily

Stallions at stud                              30g. daily