Vitamin A Acetate Feed Grade Supplier South Africa

What is Vitamin A Acetate?

Vitamin A Acetate is the stabilised ester form of retinol (Vitamin A), widely used in animal feed supplementation because it is more stable than retinol itself during feed processing, storage, and pelleting. It is typically supplied as spray-dried beadlets with potencies of 500,000 or 1,000,000 IU per gram, encapsulated in a protective matrix that retards oxidation and thermal degradation.

Role in Animal Nutrition

Vitamin A is essential for vision (particularly night vision), immune cell differentiation and function, epithelial tissue maintenance, bone remodelling, and reproductive performance in all animal species. Deficiency is characterised by night blindness, increased susceptibility to respiratory and intestinal infections, poor reproductive rates, and skeletal abnormalities. In modern intensive production, vitamin A inclusion in premixes is universal, with specific levels tailored to species, age, health challenge, and performance targets.

Supply & Packaging

Terracore Chemicals supplies Vitamin A Acetate (500,000 IU/g and 1,000,000 IU/g) in 25 kg drums and bags from FAMI-QS certified manufacturers. We serve South African feed mills, premix houses, and integrators with full CoA, MSDS, and regulatory compliance documentation.