Value Plus Biotin

5kg

Biotin is used in the treatment of abnormal hoof growth due to a deficiency of dietary biotin.  Biotin is also used to treat hair growth issues.

Active Ingredients:

Biotin 180mg/kg in a calcium and montmorillonite base.

Directions for Use:

Mix Biotin powder into the feed. A 30g scoop is included.

• Heavy Horses (600kg): 90g (3 scoops), twice daily.
  
•  Medium Horses (400 - 500kg): 60g (2 scoops), twice daily.
  
•  Light Horses (300kg): 90g (3 scoops), once daily.
  
•  Ponies & Weanlings: 60g (2 scoops), once daily.
  

 Treatment with biotin should continue for 6 - 9 months for maxiumum therapeutic effect.

General Information on Biotin

Biotin is necessary for cell growth, the production of fatty acids, and the metabolism of fats and amino acids. It plays a role in the citric acid cycle, which is the process by which biochemical energy is generated during aerobic respiration.

Biotin not only assists in various metabolic reactions, but also helps to transfer carbon dioxide. Biotin is also helpful in maintaining a steady blood sugar level. Biotin is often recommended for strengthening hair and nails. Consequently, it is found in many cosmetic and health products for the hair and skin.

There are only a couple of foods that contain Biotin in large amounts, these are Royal Jelly and Brewers Yeast.

Animal studies have indicated few, if any, effects due to toxic doses of biotin. This may provide evidence that both animals and humans could tolerate doses of at least an order of magnitude greater than each of their nutritional requirements. There are no reported cases of adverse effects from receiving high doses of the vitamin.

Ruminal bacteria normally synthesize biotin. Biotin is not extensively metabolized in the rumen and increased intake of dietary biotin results in elevated concentrations of biotin in serum and milk. Unpublished epidemiologic data suggest a negative relationship between serum concentrations of biotin and the incidence of clinical lameness in dairy cattle. Feeding approximately 20 mg/day of supplemental biotin statistically improved measures of hoof health. Currently, insufficient data are available at this time to quantify the requirement for biotin of dairy cattle.