Animal feed supplement Lutavit® A/D3 1000/200 NXT

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Overview
Lutavit® A/D3 1000/200 NXT is a premixture of vitamin A (retinyl acetate) and vitamin D3 in a powder beadlet formulation. It provides fixed-ratio dosing (vitamin A : vitamin D3 = 5 : 1) for use in feeds, premixes and mineral blends across livestock, aquaculture and companion animals.

Your benefits at a glance

• High-quality vitamin A powders and oils formulated as protected beadlets
• Strong microencapsulation for enhanced protection against vapor, pressure and heat
• Beadlet powder ensures good flowability and homogeneous mixing
• Suitable for vitamin blends, premixes, mineral and mixed feeds
• Cold-water dispersible option available for milk replacers
• Consistent manufacturing and documented Safety Data Sheets

Product details
Lutavit® A/D3 1000/200 NXT is designed for convenient dosing at a fixed ratio of 5:1 (A:D3). The esterified form of vitamin A improves biological activity and stability. The product shows superior stability in stress premixes and high stability in bulk, mash and pellet feeds. Flow and mixing properties support homogeneous distribution in various feed types.

Form / Packaging

• Form: Powder (beadlet granulate / spray-granulated beadlets)
• Packaging example: 20 kg bag in box (article number: 50473860)

Recommended dosages — Vitamin A (table 1: poultry per kg complete feed, 88% dry matter)
Poultry per kg complete feed (88% DM)
Chicken, starter: 12,000 – 15,000 I.U.
Chickens, pullets: 8,000 – 10,000 I.U.
Laying hens: 8,000 – 12,000 I.U.
Breeding hens: 12,000 – 15,000 I.U.
Broilers: 8,000 – 12,000 I.U.
Turkeys, starter: 10,000 – 14,000 I.U.
Turkeys, grower: 8,000 – 12,000 I.U.
Turkeys, finisher: 8,000 – 12,000 I.U.
Turkeys, breeding animals: 12,000 – 15,000 I.U.
Ducks/geese: 10,000 – 13,000 I.U.

Recommended dosages — Vitamin A (table 2: ruminants & horses per animal/day)
Ruminants and horses per animal and day
Calves, milk replacers (per kg feed): 20,000 – 25,000 I.U.
Cows, breeding: 30,000 – 50,000 I.U.
Beef bulls: 40,000 – 70,000 I.U.
Dairy cows: 80,000 – 140,000 I.U.
Sheep/goats: 4,000 – 8,000 I.U.
Foals (per 100 kg live weight per day): 10,000 – 12,000 I.U.
Saddle horses (per 100 kg live weight per day): 6,000 – 8,000 I.U.
Racing horses and breeding horses (per 100 kg live weight per day): 12,000 – 15,000 I.U.

Recommended dosages — Vitamin A (BASF alternative/recommended ranges)
Poultry per kg complete feed (88% dry matter)
Chicken, starter: 2,000 – 3,000 I.U.
Chickens, pullets: 1,500 – 2,500 I.U.
Laying hens: 2,500 – 3,000 I.U.
Breeding hens: 2,500 – 3,000 I.U.
Broilers: 2,500 – 4,000 I.U.
Turkeys, starter: 3,500 – 4,500 I.U.
Turkeys, grower: 3,000 – 4,000 I.U.
Turkeys, finisher: 2,500 – 3,500 I.U.
Turkeys, breeding animals: 3,000 – 4,000 I.U.
Ducks/geese: 3,000 – 3,500 I.U.

Pigs per kg complete feed (88% dry matter)
Piglets, prestarter: 15,000 – 20,000 I.U.
Piglets, starter: 12,000 – 20,000 I.U.
Grower: 10,000 – 12,000 I.U.
Finisher (in another table variant): 8,000 – 10,000 I.U.
Breeding sows: 16,000 – 20,000 I.U.
Breeding boars: 12,000 – 20,000 I.U.

Pets and fish per kg complete feed (88% dry matter)
Dogs: 8,000 – 12,000 I.U.
Cats: 15,000 – 20,000 I.U.
Rabbits: 8,000 – 12,000 I.U.
Mink: 8,000 – 12,000 I.U.
Cold water fish: 7,000 – 9,000 I.U.
Warm water fish: 8,000 – 10,000 I.U.
Shrimp: 10,000 – 12,000 I.U.

Notes on handling and stability
Vitamin A is supplied in an esterified, biologically active form to improve stability. Stabilizers and antioxidants are included; beadlet microencapsulation protects the actives against vapor, pressure and elevated temperatures during feed processing and storage. Handle according to the product Safety Data Sheet and follow occupational hygiene recommendations.

Technical specifications

• Product name / model: Lutavit® A/D3 1000/200 NXT
• Brand: BASF
• Composition: premixture of vitamin A (retinol, provided as esterified retinyl acetate) and vitamin D3
• Fixed dosing ratio: vitamin A : vitamin D3 = 5 : 1
• Form: Powder (beadlet/granulate; microencapsulated beadlets)
• Key properties: protective microencapsulation, superior stability in premixes, bulk, mash and pellets; excellent flowability and mixing behavior
• Application: vitamin blends, premixes, mineral and mixed feeds for livestock, aquaculture and companion animals
• Cold-water dispersible powder option for milk replacers
• Example packaging: 20 kg bag in box (article number: 50473860)
• Safety: product-specific Safety Data Sheets available