Best Animal Feed Powder: Need Opinions, Which One Worth

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Hi everyone,
I’m having an issue with animal nutrition and looking for a good animal feed powder. I’ve been struggling a bit to decide because there are so many options and mixed opinions.
I’ve already done quite deep research. I checked multiple forums and also read reviews on well-known sites.

  1. Progressive Planet Red Lake Earth Animal Feed Additive (https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Planet-Earth-Animal-Additive
  2. Breeder’s Edge Oral Cal Plus Powder, Calcium (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=animal+feed+powder&crid
    Both seem solid on paper, and many users say good things about them. Ingredients look fine, and reviews are mostly positive, but real-world experience matters more to me.
    I am not here to promote anything. If anyone here has used either of these or has experience with animal feed powders in general, I’d really appreciate your thoughts. Both have tons of reviews, and the features look amazing. I just need help deciding which one makes more sense.
    Thanks in advance for any advice.
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#2

@Julie_Kyle or @Seth_Phillips do you have recommendations?

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#3

What species are you feeding?

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#4

Hi @Chloe12_Chloe12 ,

Hi from ECHO Asia. I’m coming from a commercial livestock background, where I formulated balanced livestock feed rations. To answer your question; it really depends what your particular animal nutrition issue is.

The first link you sent, the ‘Progressive Planet Red Lake Earth Animal Feed Additive’, seems primarily to be used as an anti-caking agent (to make the animal feed flow rather than get stuck together). It does contain Calcium Bentonite, however this is not a typical source of mineral calcium supplement. If you are looking to supplement mineral calcium, there are going to be better options available.

The ‘Breeder’s Edge Oral Cal Plus Powder’ is a product more suitable for addressing calcium, magnesium, and vitamn D3 deficiencies. However this is designed for supplementation of nursing dogs. For livestock, you will be able to find cheaper options for this minerals and vitamin. For lactating dogs, this may be a good option.

What animals are you looking for advice on? Do you already know what the particular nutrition issue is?

In general, livestock need sufficient calories and protein as the basis of the diet. On top of this, sometimes they need supplementation with minerals and vitamins. These minerals and vitamins are often sold as pre-formulated complete mixes (‘pre-mix’) through agricultural supply stores or livestock veterinary clinics.

If you are looking to supplement productive livestock with minerals and vitamins, then talking to a large-animal (farm animal) vet about pre-mix options is likely your best approach.

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