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A natural compound found in many plants that is a precursor of vitamin A. It has a strong red-orange colour. Vitamin A is an essential vitamin, therefore the horse should always have access to a source of beta-carotene such as fresh grass, carrots or suitable supplements. 

Translations :

Français
  • bêtacarotène, m
Deutsch
  • Betakarotin (β-Karotin), n

Pflanzliche Vorstufe von Retinol (Vitamin A). Wird deshalb auch als Provitamin A bezeichnet.

Italiano
  • betacarotene, m
Español
  • betacaroteno
Català
  • betacarotè
Nederlands
  • betacaroteen, n
Dansk
  • beta-caroten
Svenska
  • betakaroten
  • förstadium till A-vitamin
Česky
  • beta-karoten, m
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Carrots are a good source of beta-carotene