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Flaxseed (Linseed) - Feed Ingredient

Whole flaxseed, also known as linseed, is the unprocessed seed of the Linum usitatissimum plant, known for its high fat content and rich concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). It also contains dietary fiber and protein.

The hard outer shell of flaxseed provides natural protection against oxidation, allowing for a longer shelf life compared to ground flaxseed. However, this tough seed coat can reduce digestibility unless the seeds are chewed thoroughly or processed before feeding.

In equine diets, flaxseed is often fed to support skin and coat health, promote a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid ratio, and provide a source of cool energy. While horses can partially digest whole flax seed, grinding or soaking the seeds before feeding improves nutrient absorption.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Flaxseed (Linseed) as an ingredient.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
AminoTrace+ Vitamin and Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
AminoTrace+ by Mad Barn is a complete, balanced equine mineral and vitamin supplement designed for horses with metabolic concerns. It is ideal for horses with IR, PPID, or high iron in the diet.
Natural E/Organic Se (Mad Barn)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
RecoveryRecovery
VitaminsVitamins
Natural E/Organic Se is a pelleted supplement providing organic Selenium yeast and natural Vitamin E. These two nutrients are important antioxidants that support muscle function and anti-inflammatory pathways.
Omneity P – Pellets – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Gut HealthGut Health
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Omneity Pellets is a balanced mineral and vitamin supplement for horses in a palatable pellet form. It provides 100% organic trace minerals, complete B-vitamin fortification, added Vitamin E, yeast and digestive enzymes.
Omneity Premix – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Omneity Premix is a balanced mineral and vitamin supplement for horses providing 100% organic trace minerals, complete B-vitamin fortification, added Vitamin E, yeast, and digestive enzymes.
Optimum Digestive Health Pellets (Mad Barn)
DigestionDigestion
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
Gut HealthGut Health
ProbioticProbiotic
Optimum Digestive Health from Mad Barn is a probiotic and prebiotic supplement designed to support hindgut health in the horse. It helps to maintain a stable microflora and promote immune health.
w-3 Oil (Mad Barn)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
JointsJoints
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
w-3 Oil by Mad Barn is an essential fatty acid supplement fortified with the omega-3 DHA and natural Vitamin E. W-3 Oil helps to support joint health, coat quality, cardiovascular health and weight maintenance.
Kalm Performer (Tribute Equine)
EnergyEnergy
PerformancePerformance
ProteinProtein
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Kalm Performer® is a corn-free, high-fat, textured feed with 24% NSC targeted to mature performance horses. It is formulated for horses consuming higher protein forages such as alfalfa hay.
Kalm Performer GC Plus (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
RespiratoryRespiratory
Tribute Kalm Performer is a pelleted complete feed intended for mature horses on high protein forages like alfalfa hay. It is a corn-free formula with steam-crimped grains to support digestibility. It provides 24% NSC.
Kalm Ultra (Tribute Equine)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
StressStress
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Tribute Kalm Ultra® is a high-fat pelleted feed with 23.5% NSC targeted to adult horses in heavy work or hard keepers that need to gain weight. Kalm Ultra® provides energy from fat and fiber to support calm performance.
Kalm+ Wafer (Majesty’s)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
CalmingCalming
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Kalm+ is intended to be used as a calming supplement for adult horses and ponies. This diet could be beneficial for horses subjected to frequent travelling or competitions.
Karron Oil (Foran Equine)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
Karron Oil from Foran Equine is intended to support coat health in all horses and ponies. This feed contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Keep Calm (Baileys Horse Feeds)
CalmingCalming
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
ExerciseExercise
FiberFiber
Baileys Horse Feeds Keep Calm feed is intended for horses and ponies in rest to moderate work that needs to maintain condition. This pelleted feed contains 7% starch and 4.5% sugar, making it ideal for horses and ponies prone to laminitis.
Kentucky Lite E (Havens Horsefeed)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
VitaminsVitamins
Kentucky Lite E is a high-energy, grain-based feed providing 61% carbohydrates for performance horses. Ingredients include oats, barley, corn, and wheat. This feed supplies 400mg of Vitamin E to support muscle condition.
Keyflow Key-3 Oil (Keyflow Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Key - 3 Oil is a highly palatable blend of cold-pressed linseed, rapeseed, and salmon oil with added garlic. It is a slow-release energy oil and should be fed top dressed over horses’ daily feed.
Kieselgold (St.Hippolyt)
Gut HealthGut Health
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Kieselgold by St.Hippolyt is a supplement that contains turmeric, diatomaceous earth, linseed oil and isomaltose. it is intended to support overall health in horses.
Knoblizem (St.Hippolyt)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
SeniorSenior
Knoblizem by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement containing garlic. It is intended to support digestive function in senior horses and horses not performing well.
Lami Light Feed Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
RespiratoryRespiratory
Lami Light Feed Balancer from Blue Chip Feed contains biotin to support hoof health, antioxidants to support immunity, and garlic to support the respiratory system. This balancer is intended for all horses and ponies.
Lamin Forte (St.Hippolyt)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HerbHerb
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Lamin Forte by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement containing seaweed and herbs. It is intended to support metabolic health in senior and performance horses.
Land & Sea (Herbs for Horses)
Gut HealthGut Health
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Land & Sea by Herbs for Horses is a flax and fish oil supplement intended to support joint, skin and digestive health in mature horses.
Leading Edge – Pelleted (Brooks)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
PerformancePerformance
PrebioticPrebiotic
Leading Edge Pelleted by Brooks is a feed intended for horses in heavy training and competition.
Leading Edge – Textured (Brooks)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
PerformancePerformance
PrebioticPrebiotic
Leading Edge - Textured by Brooks is a feed and is intended for horses in competition or training.
Legacy 16% Mare & Foal Ration (CO-OP)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
MareMare
Legacy 16% Mare & Foal Ration is a higher-protein feed intended for broodmares and growing foals. These horses benefit from higher levels of amino acids in the diet.
Leisure Balancer (Dengie)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Leisure Balancer is a pelleted low energy, sugar, and starch feed. It is intneded for horses and ponies of all ages that are in light work.
Leisure Mix (Red Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
ExerciseExercise
Leisure Mix from Red Mills is an oat-free feed intended for leisure horses in light to moderate work. This feed is designed to support performance, coat and skin condition, and a balanced temperament.
Levelor (Meal) (MVP)
CalmingCalming
HerbHerb
MareMare
StressStress
Levelor by MVP is a premixed supplement for mares and geldings that intends to support the hormonal/nervous system. It contains taurine and magnesium that intend to promote calmness and raspberry leaf for hormonal support.
Lifeforce Elite Performance (Alltech)
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
StressStress
LifeForce Elite Performance by Alltech is a powdered supplement intended to support complete wellness in performance horses.
LinoFibre (Sollio Agriculture)
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
NutritionNutrition
LinoFibre from Sollio Agriculture is a pelleted feed intended for horses that are sensitive to starches and sugars. LinoFibre contains added omega-3 fatty acids.
Linseed (Chestnut Horse Feeds)
FatFat
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Linseed from Chestnut Horse Feeds is a high-energy additive for equine diets. Linseed is intended for horses and ponies requiring extra calories. Linseed from Chestnut Horse Feeds is made from micronized linseed meal.
Linseed Mash (TopSpec)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
HydrationHydration
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Linseed Mash is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. This mash is meant to help increase water intake and act as a carrier for other feeds and supplements.
Linseed Meal – Expelled
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
FiberFiber
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Expelled linseed (flaxseed) meal is a byproduct of linseed oil production. After the fat has been expelled, the remaining dry matter is rich in fiber and protein.
Linseed Meal – Solvent Extracted
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
ProteinProtein
ToplineTopline
Linseed meal is a byproduct of linseed oil (flax oil) production, which remains following extraction of the oil. Linseed meal is a good source of protein, but is low in lysine content.
Linseed Meal Heat Treated
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Linseed Meal (also called flaxseed meal) is a good source of digestible fiber and fat. Heat-treating linseed meal can reduce cyanogenic compounds produced after the seed is ground.
Linseed Oil
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Linseed oil (Flaxseed oil) is a plant-based essential fatty acid supplement rich in the omega-3, alpha linolenic acid (ALA). It is often fed to horses that need to gain weight and to improve coat quality.
Linseed Oil (Hestevard)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Linseed Oil by Hestevard is a fat supplement intended to support skin and coat quality in horses and ponies.
Linseed Oil (Krafft)
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Linseed Oil by Krafft is a liquid supplement intended for horses in need of extra fatty acids in their diet. This supplement could be beneficial for horses with muscular issues or dull coats.
Linseed Oil (NAF Equine)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Linseed Oil from NAF Equine is intended for all horses and ponies specifically performance horses. This supplement is meant to support coat, skin, and hair quality.
LinuStar (St.Hippolyt)
ColicColic
Gut HealthGut Health
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
UlcersUlcers
LinuStar by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement intended to support a healthy coat and gut function in colicky horses, or horses with weight issues.
LipiGain Equine (EXL Milling)
EnergyEnergy
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
ProteinProtein
LipiGain Equine is a high-protein and high-fat feed made from ground flax, canola seeds, canola meal, and pea meal. It is intended to be used for performance horses and or other horses with higher energy and protein needs.
Lite (Triple Crown)
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Triple Crown Lite is a palatable, low-calorie, high-fiber pellet fortified with vitamins and minerals. This feed is intended for horses or ponies prone to laminitis and insulin resistance and tends to gain weight easily. This feed has an NSC of 9.5%.
Lite & Healthy (HoneyChop)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Lite & Healthy from HoneyChop is a low-sugar feed intended for horses who are prone to laminitis. This feed contains 31% crude fibre and 4.7% crude protein.
Lite Feed Balancer (TopSpec)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Lite Feed Balancer from TopSpec is a ration balancer ideal for easy keepers and overweight horses and ponies. This ration balancer contains 15% protein to support muscle growth and recovery.
LMF Gold (LMF Horse Feed)
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
LMF Gold is a high calorie textured feed intended to support performance and weight gain in horses. Additionally it provides vitamins, minerals and fibre sources.
LMF Senior Low Carb (LMF Horse Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Grain FreeGrain Free
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
LMF Senior Low Carb feed is a soybean- and alfalfa-based feed for mature horses. It contains 13% crude protein, 8% fat, and 8% NSC.
LMF Super Supplement G NW (LMF Horse Feeds)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
ProteinProtein
VitaminsVitamins
LMF Super Supplement G NW is a ration balancer that contains the essential vitamins and minerals to complement a forage diet. It is a low intake balancer that includes nutrient sources such as soybean meal, barley, and wheat.
LMF Super Supplement NW A (LMF Horse Feeds)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
LMF Super Supplement is a ration balancer from LMF Horse Feeds. This feed is intended for easy keepers, and contains vitamins and minerals to balance a forage based diet.
Lobs Reward Cube (St.Hippolyt)
FlavorFlavor
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Lobs Reward Cubes by St.Hippolyt are intended to be used as a tasty treat for all horses.
Lone Star Trace MS-051120 (HorseTech)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Lone Star Trace MS-051120 is a custom vitamin and mineral supplement for horses. It contains milled flaxseed, added amino acids and organic trace minerals.
Longevity (McCauley’s Equine Formulas)
Gut HealthGut Health
SeniorSenior
StressStress
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Longevity is a pelleted horse feed targeted to senior and stressed horses. It is designed to support body condition and gut health in senior horses.
Low ‘N Steady (Buckeye)
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
NutrientsNutrients
SeniorSenior
Low 'N Steady by Buckeye is a low NSC (8.5%) ration balancer intended for mature horses, and metabolic horses or ponies.
Low Carb/Low Fat Pellet (HayStack)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Low Carb/Low Fat Pellet by Haystack is a feed intended for horses that would benefit from a lower carbohydrate diet. It contains a low NSC level of 8.5% and a high fibre level of 28%.
Low Starch (Triple Crown)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Grain FreeGrain Free
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
SeniorSenior
Triple Crown Low Starch is a pelleted feed containing a lower level of 13.5% NSC. It has no corn, molasses or alfalfa meal which can cause excitability in horses.
Low Starch Gastro Mash (Krafft)
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
PerformancePerformance
Low Starch Gastro Mash by Krafft is a low starch (5%) and low sugar (5%) feed intended to support gut health in horses of all disciplines.
Low Starch Muesli (Krafft)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Low Starch Muesli by Krafft is a supplementary feed with low NSC, and high fibre and fat. It contains yeast which can support gut health in horses.
Low Starch Omega Plus (Equine Advantage)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
Low Starch Omega Plus is intended for horses that need moderate to significant calories added to their diet. This diet is suitable for horses with Insulin Resistance, Cushing's Disease, and PSSM due to the low NCS.
LSO Linseed Oil Blend (AniMed)
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
LSO Linseed Oil Blend from AniMed is a liquid supplement that contains omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, which are essential in a horse's diet and contributes to their health and quality of their skin, coat, and hooves.
Luminance Fortified Equine Conditioning Supplement (Hallway Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Hallway Luminance is a fat supplement for horses that require additional body condition. It is formulated to add calories to the diet for performance horses and horses being prepared for sale.

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