{"product_id":"mad-barn-biotin-0-5-5-000mg-kg-250-servings","title":"Mad Barn Biotin - 0.5% 5,000mg\/kg - 250 servings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBiotin maintains strong hooves and healthy connective tissues in horses. Essential for keratin production, this B-vitamin also helps maintain a shiny coat and healthy skin. Our concentrated biotin supplement provides a 20 mg serving per day to support hoof growth and improve overall hoof quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShown to improve hoof wall integrity and hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for horses with dry, cracked or brittle hooves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports healthy hair, tendons and ligaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe, palatable and cost-effective hoof support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiotin, also known as Vitamin B7, is a water-soluble B-vitamin that plays an important role as an enzymatic cofactor in metabolism. It is involved in keratin synthesis, critical for the health of skin, hair, and hooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorses cannot synthesize biotin and must obtain it from their diet. It is found in fresh pasture, alfalfa, oats, barley, soybean meal, corn, and molasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementation of biotin at 20 mg per day can improve hoof health, including stronger keratin production, improved hoof horn integrity, and healthier coat condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-tab-title\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fas fa-exclamation-triangle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWarning \/ Caution:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scale should be used with all individual ingredients to ensure accurate dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor equine use only. Not for use in horses intended for food.\u003cbr\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003cbr\u003eThis VHP may not be incorporated into a mixed feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMad Barn’s bulk Biotin powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a B vitamin supplement used to support healthy hooves and coat quality. It is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehighly palatable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand easy to feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiotin, also known as Vitamin B7, acts as an enzyme cofactor. This means it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esupports the function of many enzymes\u003c\/strong\u003e, including those involved in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiotin supports the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eproduction of keratin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich is the most important\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estructural protein in hooves\u003c\/strong\u003e. Biotin supplementation helps horses have optimal levels of keratin in their\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehooves, hair, and connective tissue\u003c\/strong\u003e, which supports their structural integrity and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is present in such small quantities in most feedstuffs, the supplementation of biotin is recommended for horses with hoof issues. Horses with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eweak joints or poor coat and skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emight also benefit from supplementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding supplemental biotin is recommended for horses with dry, cracked or brittle hooves, horses that pull shoes often or horses with chronic laminitis. Horses that are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erecovering from laminitis or seedy toe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emight benefit from biotin to speed up hoof growth and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorses and other mammals\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecannot synthesize biotin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein their cells, and therefore it is required in their diet. Biotin is found in small amounts in forage and can be produced by microbes in the horse’s gut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh alfalfa has the highest levels of biotin, whereas grains like oats, barley, soybean meal and corn have moderate to low levels. Horses that are on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprolonged high-grain diets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor consuming mostly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edried hay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare likely to benefit from supplemental biotin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emicrobes of the hindgut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproduce a small amount (1-2 mg per day) of this vitamin which can be absorbed for horses to use. Horses that have hindgut issues related to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-grain intake, colic, oral antibiotics, or old age\u003c\/strong\u003e, might benefit from biotin supplementation to make up for poor production by the hindgut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strict biotin requirement has not been worked out in horses. However, studies have shown that at least\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 mg per day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshould be fed for a typical 500 kg horse to see benefits for hoof growth and hoof strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esingle scoop (4 grams)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Mad Barn’s Biotin powder provides 20 mg of biotin. Our complete mineral and vitamin supplements\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/madbarn.ca\/product\/omneity-p\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOmneity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/madbarn.ca\/product\/aminotrace\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAminoTrace+\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso provide 20 mg of biotin per serving, so it is not necessary to feed additional biotin if your horse is already on one of these products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiotin deficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis extremely rare in mammals and has not been reported in horses. However, suboptimal levels have been linked to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epersistently poor hoof quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elike soft white line, crumbling and fissured horn had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn one study, horses supplemented with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10-30 mg of biotin per day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehad improved hoof wall integrity and hardness and had\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efaster hoof wall growth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003ca class=\"reference-link\" href=\"https:\/\/madbarn.ca\/product\/biotin\/#ref1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may take up to eight months of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edaily supplementation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto see definitive benefits to hoof quality. This is because hoof growth and replacement of poor-quality tissue is a slow process. There may also be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eother factors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elike insulin resistance, recurrent laminitis and seasonal changes that are affecting your horse’s hoof quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebalanced approach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith regular, high quality hoof care and a well-balanced diet is likely to be most beneficial for hoof health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiotin is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003every safe for horses\u003c\/strong\u003e. There have been no reported cases of biotin toxicity in horses. Horses could likely tolerate up to 100 times their daily requirement, based on studies in other animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult your veterinarian for assessment of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecopper or zinc deficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e. You should always consult a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003equalified nutritionist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore altering your feed program.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mad Barn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52871942209696,"sku":"MB182054","price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/6469\/8272\/files\/biotin-powder-horse-supplement-hoof-coat-quality-mad-barn-equine-2000fw.webp?v=1759373085","url":"https:\/\/harmonytackshop.com\/products\/mad-barn-biotin-0-5-5-000mg-kg-250-servings","provider":"Harmony Tack Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}