What is DL Methionine for Horses?
DL Methionine for horses is an essential, sulphur-containing amino acid. Methionine is a building block for protein, including the keratin that makes up hooves, skin and hair, so it is needed for normal hoof, skin and coat growth. It is especially relevant for horses whose diet may be short of this amino acid.
This supplement can be easily added to your horse’s daily bucket feed and used alongside other minerals and supplements to fill dietary gaps, particularly where forage is grown on low-sulphur soils and may supply less methionine.
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The Benefits of DL Methionine for Horses
Methionine is an essential amino acid that cannot be synthesised by the horse’s body, so it must be obtained through the diet. It plays a key role in protein synthesis:
- Hoof growth: The hoof wall is made up of over 90% protein, and methionine is one of the amino acids needed to build it.
- Skin and coat: Methionine is needed to make keratin, the protein in hair and skin.
- Glutathione: Methionine is a source of the sulphur used to make glutathione, one of the body’s own antioxidants.
- Protein building block: As an essential amino acid, methionine must be supplied by the diet for normal protein synthesis.
- Sulphur source: Methionine supplies sulphur for other compounds the body makes, including coenzyme A and lipoic acid.
Why Supplement with Methionine for Horses?
Forageplus DL Methionine for horses is useful where the diet lacks sufficient methionine. This can happen if forage is grown on low-sulphur soil or if your horse is not receiving an adequate protein source. A forage analysis and a review of your horse’s protein sources will show whether extra methionine is needed.
Methionine can be paired with Lysine, another essential amino acid that is often short in horses’ diets, so that both are available for protein synthesis.
How Much Methionine Should I Feed My Horse?
For an average 500kg horse:
- Daily maintenance: Feed 1 x 10ml scoop per day or after intensive work.
- 1 x 10ml scoop = approx. 6.5 grams of DL-methionine.
If you’re unsure of the correct dosage for your horse, please feel free to contact us for personalised feeding advice.
Key Features of DL Methionine for Horses:
- Supplies an amino acid needed for hoof growth.
- Needed to make keratin for hair and skin.
- Provides sulphur for glutathione production.
- Pure DL-methionine with no fillers.
- Supplies sulphur for other compounds the body makes.
- Essential amino acid with limited availability in typical horse diets.
Ingredients:
- 100% DL-methionine – A high-quality, bioavailable form of methionine.
How Long Does It Last?
- 500g pouch: For an average 500kg horse, feeding 6.5 grams daily, this pouch lasts approximately 77 days.
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- Free UK shipping on orders over £80*
- 60-day returns on unopened items
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