Essential E Vitamin E Supplement

Essential E Vitamin E Supplement is a 20,000 international unit feed additive specifically designed to be added to your existing livestock feed.  Adding one pound of Essential E to one ton of feed will increase the complete feed vitamin E level by 10IU.

Great for anyone mixing their feed at home!  This feed-grade supplement can be used for all livestock, including sheep, goats, cattle, horses, and more!

Vitamin E plays several important roles in the health and well-being of livestock, much like it does in humans. Here are some key reasons why Vitamin E is vital for livestock:

1. Antioxidant Properties: Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. This is particularly important for maintaining healthy muscles and other tissues in livestock.
2. Immune System Support: It supports the immune system, helping animals to resist infections and diseases. A robust immune system is crucial for livestock, especially in environments exposed to various pathogens.
3. Reproductive Health: Vitamin E is essential for reproductive health. Deficiencies can lead to reproductive issues such as poor conception rates, embryonic deaths, and other reproductive system problems.
4. Muscle and Nerve Function: This vitamin is crucial for properly functioning muscles and nerves. Deficiencies can lead to muscle weakness or degenerative conditions like white muscle disease in calves and lambs, characterized by muscle degeneration.
5. Supports Growth and Development: Vitamin E is important for livestock’s growth and development. It plays a role in developing the muscular, skeletal, nervous, and immune systems.
6. Synergy with Selenium: Vitamin E often works with selenium, another essential nutrient. Combining these two helps prevent and control livestock diseases like muscular dystrophy or enzootic myopathy.

Therefore, adequate Vitamin E intake is essential for maintaining livestock health, productivity, and well-being. This is typically managed through balanced nutrition and, when necessary, dietary supplements.