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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.
Apple Elite Electrolyte Pellets (Farnam)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HealthHealth
HydrationHydration
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
pple Elite Electrolyte Pellets by Farnam are easy-to-feed, apple-flavoured pellets that help encourage healthy water consumption. They’re formulated with sodium chloride, potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
Apple Smacks Horse Treats (Star Milling Co)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Apple Smacks by Star Milling Co is an apple-flavoured treat designed to be fed in small amounts as a special treat. It contains no less than 14.0% protein and is fortified with minerals and vitamins.
Arizona Copper Complete (Horse Tech)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Arizona Copper Complete is a vitamin and mineral supplement for horses containing copper and other trace minerals in an organic amino acid complex. The supplement also provides vitamins and amino acids in a milled flax base.
Athlete (Dunstan)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ExerciseExercise
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Athlete by Dunstan is a semi-concentrate complete feed that is intended to meet the requirements of performance horses.
B-100 Breeding (Royal Horse)
BroodmareBroodmare
GrowthGrowth
HealthHealth
StallionStallion
B-100 Breeding from Royal Horse is a pelleted feed intended for broodmares, foals, and stallions. B-100 Breeding is intended to promote digestive well-being in horses. This feed contains 16.5% protein and 4.5% fat.
B-150 Breeding (Royal Horse)
BroodmareBroodmare
GrowthGrowth
HealthHealth
StallionStallion
B-150 Breeding from Royal Horse is a textured feed intended for broodmares, foals, and stallions. This feed contains 17% protein and 5% fat. B-150 Breeding is intended to support horses' reproductive system and encourage foal development.
Balance I (AniMed)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Balance I from AniMed is a supplement that states it aids in health and body condition of horses by containing amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants. It claims to be formulated for horses fed alfalfa hay.
Balance II (AniMed)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Balance II from AniMed is a supplement that states it aids in health and body condition of horses by containing amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants. It claims to be formulated for horses fed grass hay.
Balancer (Triple Crown)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Triple Crown® Balancer is a pelleted mineral and vitamin supplement providing 30% protein, 3% fat and 5% fibre. This ration balancer contains essential amino acids, vitamins, macro minerals, trace minerals, bacteria and enzymes.
Balancer Gold (Triple Crown)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Balancer Gold is a soy-free ration balancer with 13.5% protein, 4.5% fat and 14.2% NSC. It has a lower feeding rate and can be used alone or in combination with other complete feeds or feed ingredients.
Barley Rings (Dodson & Horrell)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
ToplineTopline
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Barley Rings is a feed additive meant to aid with underweight horses, conditioning, and topline development. This feed has a moderate level of protein and a high amount of fat.
Better Beet (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DigestionDigestion
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Better Beet is a feed for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It contains highly digestible sources of fiber, which supports gut health. It contains 9.5% protein, 3.5% fat, and 16% fiber.
Big Hoss (Outlaw Feed)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
Big Hoss is a supplement intended for working or performance horses in need of extra essential nutrients, including Omega-3. Big Hoss is meant to support joint health, immune system, skin health, hoof health, and gut health.
Bio+ Wafer (Majesty’s)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutrientsNutrients
Bio+ Wafer is a supplement intended for adult horses and ponies. The supplement was designed to help improve or maintain healthy hooves and coats.
Biofix-40 (Hestevard)
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
MuscleMuscle
NutritionNutrition
Biofix-40 by Hestevard is a pelleted supplement intended to support healthy hooves in horses and ponies.
BioFlax 20 (HorseTech)
FatFat
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
BioFlax 20 by HorseTech is a flaxseed-based supplement formulated with added protein and biotin to promote optimal hoof integrity and a healthy coat.
BioMAX Plus (Sierra Gold)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
RecoveryRecovery
BioMAX Plus from Sierra Gold is a supplement that contains glucosamine and chondroitin. It is intended to support joint health, and recovery from injuries or competition.
Biotic 8 Plus (Omega Alpha)
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
HindgutHindgut
ProbioticProbiotic
Biotic 8 Plus from Omega Alpha is a multi-strained powder probiotic supplement. This supplement contains 16.5 billion CFUs per scoop and is intended to support the gastrointestinal tract.
Biotin 250 Crumblet (AniMed – Plateau)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FlavorFlavor
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutrientsNutrients
The Biotin 250 Crumblet from AniMed's Plateau is a supplement meant to aid in proper hoof health, growth, and coat quality. It is also highly palatable and easy to feed.
Biotin Daily (Durvet)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DigestionDigestion
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Biotin Daily from Durvet is a pelleted hoof, coat and digestive supplement. Biotin Daily is intended to support normal hoof growth. This supplement contains apple flavouring intended to improve palatability.
Biotin Hoof Mixture (St.Hippolyt)
Gut HealthGut Health
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Biotin Hoof Mixture by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement containing vitamins and trace minerals, intended to support hoof health in horses.
Biotin Plus (Paragon)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Biotin Plus by Paragon is a powdered supplement for horses that intends to aid in rapid hoof growth, improve weak or cracked hooves, and support skin and coat health.
BLK (NAF Equine)
Blood CellsBlood Cells
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
YeastYeast
BLK from NAF Equine is intended for all horses and ponies. This supplement is meant to support the liver and kidneys to help detoxify the horse's body.
Boost ‘Em (Bluebonnet Feeds)
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Boost 'Em is a pelleted diet balancer from Bluebonnet Feeds that contains protein, fat, vitamins and minerals to contribute to the general health of horses and livestock.
Boredom Buster (Equi-lete)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Boredom Buster by Equi-lete is a hanging treat containing vitamins and minerals. It is intended for stalled horses experiencing boredom.
BOS Equus (The Horse Food)
Grain FreeGrain Free
NutrientsNutrients
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
ProteinProtein
BOS Equus by The Horse Food is a seed-meal-based feed high in protein and fat. It is intended for any type of horse for any age.
BozMerix Balancer Maintenance Diet (Hestevard)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
JointsJoints
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
BozMerix Balancer Maintenance Diet by Hestevard is a low sugar, low starch pelleted feed intended to support joints and control inflammation in horses and ponies.
Brandon c-Mash (St.Hippolyt)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
SeniorSenior
Brandon c-Mash by St.Hippolyt is a digestive supplement containing psyllium husks, it is intended for all horse types.
Brandon Plus Respiraticum (St.Hippolyt)
HerbHerb
RecoveryRecovery
RespiratoryRespiratory
VitaminsVitamins
Brandon Plus Respiraticum by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement intended to support respiratory function in horses.
Brandon XL Low Carb (St.Hippolyt)
Grain FreeGrain Free
Gut HealthGut Health
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
PerformancePerformance
Brandon XL Low Carb by St.Hippolyt is a grain-free pelleted feed intended to support horses with metabolic and muscular diseases, digestive issues and allergies. It can also be used as a regular feed for healthy horses and seniors.
Broodmare Yearling (Equine Advantage)
BroodmareBroodmare
GrainsGrains
PerformancePerformance
StallionStallion
Broodmare Yearling is formulated to help promote healthy growth and development in horses and ponies. This feed is ideal for broodmares, lactating mares, and breeding stallions to provide essential nutrients.
Build & Glow (Dodson & Horrell)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Build & Glow is a feed meant to be supplementally fed to underweight horses. This feed is very high in fat, with a content level of 22% and a protein level of 14%.
Build & Shine (Simple System Horse Feeds)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
DigestionDigestion
IngredientIngredient
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Build & Shine is a horse feed made with lucerne chop and cold pressed linseed oil. Build & Shine is a high protein and low NSC feed.
Build Up Conditioning Mix (Dodson & Horrell)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Build Up Conditioning Mix is a textured feed designed for horses that need to gain some weight or horses prone to weight loss. This feed includes vitamins and minerals, an elevated level of protein, and fibre to help with optimal digestion.
Bye Bye Itch (Hilton Herbs)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
HerbHerb
ImmunityImmunity
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Bye Bye Itch by Hilton Herbs contains herbs, toxin binder, yeast, and flax whic can help reduce itching and improve skin health.
CADENCE Textured Feed (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ToplineTopline
CADENCE™ Textured Feed is a palatable, calorie-dense feed formulated to meet the energy requirements of performance horses. It provides 10% fat with 25% NSC.
CADENCE™ Ultra Sweet Pelleted Feed (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
FlavorFlavor
CADENCE™ Ultra Sweet Pelleted Feed is a 14% fat and 14% fibre feed designed to provide high-calorie density. It is a sweet feed that contains 22% NSC with added cane molasses.
Calf-Manna Performance Supplement (Manna Pro)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Calf-Manna® Horses Performance Supplement is a high-protein feed intended for recently weaned foals that are having trouble transitioning to solid feeds. It provides added energy and nutrients.
Caliber Senior & Special Care Horse Ration (Co-op)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
NutritionNutrition
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
SeniorSenior
Caliber Senior & Special Care Horse Ration is formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of senior horses, hard keepers or horses with dental issues. It is designed to provide energy from fat and digestible fibre sources and has a higher feeding rate.
Caliber Working Horse Ration (CO-OP)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Caliber Working Horse Ration is a complete pelleted feed formulated to meet the needs of working horses. It is an energy-dense feed with a lower feeding rate.
Calm & Condition (Allen & Page)
FiberFiber
IngredientIngredient
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Calm & Condition from Allen & Page is a high-energy feed that is high in fibre. Calm & Condition contains added vitamins, minerals and probiotics. Calm & Condition is free from barely, molasses and alfalfa.
Carb-Buster Non-GMO (Daily Dose Equine)
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Carb-Buster Non-GMO by Daily Dose Equine is a premixed feed that is intended to be fed as a forage ration balancer. It contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and probiotics meant for proper nutrient absorption.
CarbCare Performance (Legends)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
Legends CarbCare Performance is a pelleted feed for adult performance horses engaging in moderate exercise. It provides 10% fat to meet energy requirements and support endurance.
CarbCare Show & Pleasure (Legends)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
Legends CarbCare Show & Pleasure is a pelleted feed for adult horses in light to moderate activity. It lists a maximum NSC of 20%, based on 15% starch and 5% sugar content.
CEN Oil (CEN)
FatFat
ImmunityImmunity
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
CEN Oil is a supplement for horses that provides high amounts of fat and omegas 3, 6, and 9. It is meant to support skin and coat health, immunity, and joint health. It may contribute to reducing inflammation and is made of flaxseed oil.
Challenger Coarse Mix (Heygates Feeds)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
PerformancePerformance
Challenger Coarse Mix is a high-energy mix intended for horses and ponies in heavy work. It contains linseed oil which is meant to be beneficial for maintaining hoof health and coat condition.
Chelator Minerals (Equi-Boss Performance)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Chelator Minerals from Equi-Boss Performance is a complete mineral and vitamin supplement that is intended to contribute to overall health.
Chestnut Active Response (Chestnut Horse Feeds)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
IngredientIngredient
Chestnut Active Response from Chestnut Horse Feeds is a palatable, textured horse feed. Chestnut Active Response is intended for horses in a high level of work. This feed contains 15.4% protein and 14.3% fibre.
Chestnut Daily Maintenance (Chestnut Horse Feeds)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
IngredientIngredient
NutritionNutrition
Chestnut Daily Maintenance from Chestnut Horse Feeds is a horse feed intended for horses and ponies who are in light work or on stall rest. Chestnut Daily Maintenance is a high fibre and low energy feed.
Chestnut Sensitive Performance (Chestnut Horse Feeds)
FiberFiber
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Chestnut Sensitive Performance from Chestnut Horse Feeds is composed of pelleted forages and oil. Chestnut Sensitive Performance is intended for horses who require a low sugar and starch diet.

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