Best Vitamin H (Biotin) for Cattle in India

Quick answer: “Vitamin H” is another name for biotin, a B-group vitamin that cattle need for healthy hooves, skin, udder tissue and normal fat and energy metabolism. For dairy cattle and buffalo in India, the best vitamin H supplement is a daily biotin product that also supplies selenium and is residue-free with no milk-withdrawal period — our pick is Cattle Remedies Uddicin-H, a multivitamin liquid enriched with biotin and selenium. Feed it daily and pair it with good hoof and udder management for the best results.

What is vitamin H (biotin) and why do cattle need it?

Vitamin H and biotin are the same nutrient. Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin (vitamin B7) that acts as a co-factor in fat, protein and energy metabolism, and it is essential for producing keratin — the tough protein that builds hoof horn and skin. Cattle make some biotin in the rumen, but during high milk production, stress, lameness or poor rumen health, supply often falls short of demand. That gap shows up first in the feet and udder.

What biotin does in dairy cattle

• Hoof health: biotin improves the hardness and integrity of hoof horn and is linked to fewer sole haemorrhages and less lameness over time.
• Milk yield: a meta-analysis of controlled trials found biotin supplementation raised milk production by roughly 1.3 kg per cow per day.
• Udder and skin: biotin supports healthy skin and udder tissue, part of clean, productive lactation.
• Metabolism: it helps cows convert feed into energy, useful in early lactation and stress.

What to look for in a vitamin H supplement for cattle

• Meaningful biotin dose: research typically feeds around 20 mg biotin per cow per day; choose a product that delivers a worthwhile daily amount.
• Selenium and other co-nutrients: selenium works alongside biotin for immunity, udder health and reproduction — a combined formula covers more ground.
• Residue-free, no milk-withdrawal period: important for dairy animals so milk stays saleable.
• Quality certification: look for ISO, GMP, AYUSH and FAMI-QS certified manufacturing.
• Easy daily dosing: a measured liquid is simple to give by mouth or in feed.

Best vitamin H supplement for cattle in India: Cattle Remedies Uddicin-H

Cattle Remedies Uddicin-H is a multivitamin liquid feed supplement enriched with biotin (vitamin H) and selenium. It is made to support udder health, milk quality, hoof health, reproductive performance and overall well-being in cows, buffalo and small ruminants, and it also suits poultry.

• Key actives: biotin (vitamin H) + selenium, in a multivitamin base
• Supports: udder health, hoof health, milk production and quality, immunity and reproduction
• Residue-free: herbal-based, no milk-withdrawal period
• Made by: Cattle Remedies (Makams Industries) under ISO, GMP, AYUSH and FAMI-QS certified processes, backed by 50+ years since 1969

You can buy Uddicin-H on Amazon, and compare options in our best udder health supplement for cattle in India guide.

How to use Uddicin-H (dosage)

• Cow & buffalo: 10 ml daily, orally
• Calf, sheep & goat: 5 ml daily, orally
• Poultry: 5–20 ml per 100 birds in drinking water, depending on age

Give daily, or as advised by your veterinarian or nutritionist. For animals that are already lame, biotin supports long-term horn quality but is not a substitute for hoof trimming and treatment — see our guide to hoof care and lameness in dairy cattle.

Frequently asked questions

Is vitamin H the same as biotin?

Yes. Vitamin H is an older name for biotin (also called vitamin B7). In cattle it is important for hoof horn, skin and udder health and for normal fat and energy metabolism.

What is the best vitamin H (biotin) supplement for cattle in India?

A daily biotin product that also supplies selenium and is residue-free with no milk-withdrawal period. Cattle Remedies Uddicin-H fits this — it combines biotin and selenium in an easy-to-dose liquid for cows, buffalo and small ruminants.

How long does biotin take to improve hooves?

Because hoof horn grows slowly, biotin works over months rather than days — feed it continuously for several months for the clearest benefit, alongside regular hoof trimming and clean, dry housing.

This article is for general guidance only. For lame, sick or severely affected animals, and before starting any supplement programme, consult a qualified veterinarian. Content by Cattle Remedies (Makams Industries).

References: Journal of Dairy Science, Effect of biotin on milk performance of dairy cattle: a meta-analysis; AHDB, Key minerals for healthy hoof growth.