What amino acids does a horse need?

Horses require various amino acids to maintain normal physiological function. Here are some important amino acids that horses need:

Lysine: Lysine is an essential amino acid important for tissue growth and repair, muscle metabolism, bone formation, and the production of enzymes and hormones.
Methionine: Methionine is also an essential amino acid and plays an important role in the formation of proteins, nervous system function, the breakdown of fats and supporting liver health.
Threonine: Threonine is another essential amino acid required for collagen building, immune system functioning, and fatty acid metabolism.
Tryptophan: Tryptophan is an essential amino acid involved in the synthesis of serotonin, a neurotransmitter important in the regulation of mood, behavior, and sleep-wake cycles.
Valine, Leucine and Isoleucine: These three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are essential and play important roles in energy and muscle metabolism as well as in maintaining muscle mass.
Arginine: Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid important for wound healing, blood flow, immune function, and the elimination of ammonia from the body.

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