Vitamins
Feed Vitamins
Also known as: Vitamin A · Vitamin D3 · Vitamin E · B-complex
Fat- and water-soluble vitamins supplied as micro-encapsulated commodity actives (A, D3, E, K3, B1–B12, C, biotin, folate).
Applications by species
broilerslayersbreedersturkeyswinedairybeefshrimpsalmonpet foodhorse
Top global export origins
China European Union United States Japan India
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Certifications & quality standards
GMP+ FAMI-QS Kosher Halal Non-GMO options
Buyer considerations
Advantages
- Concentrated (1 g/t of active for some), long shelf-life when protected
Constraints & risks
- Chinese supply concentration; Vitamin A and E prices particularly volatile
Frequently asked questions
What is the shelf-life of feed vitamins?
12–24 months in original micro-encapsulated form, 3–6 months in premix, 2–4 months in finished feed.
Why is Vitamin A price so volatile?
Global capacity concentrated in DSM (formerly), BASF, Adisseo and one or two Chinese producers. Any single-site outage moves market ±30%.
Do I need natural vs synthetic E?
Synthetic dl-α-tocopheryl acetate is the workhorse. Natural d-α-tocopherol (RRR) is 1.4× more bioactive; used in premium pet-food and reproductive diets.