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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.
Trifecta (Buckeye) – [Discontinued]
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FlavorFlavor
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Buckeye TRIFECTA™ Sweet Pelleted Feed is a palatable and calorie-dense feed containing cane molasses to increase intake. TRIFECTA™ is intended for performance horses with higher energy demands.
Triformance (McCauley’s Equine Formulas)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
Triformance® is a textured feed targeted to performance horses, including racehorses and eventers. It has high energy and fat content and provides higher levels of antioxidant nutrients such as Vitamin E.
Triple Play (Equi-lete)
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Triple Play by Equi-lete is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended to support gastric health, performance and body condition in hard keepers, performance horses and breeding stock.
Triumph Senior Horse Feed (Nutrena)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Gut HealthGut Health
SeniorSenior
ToplineTopline
Triumph® Senior Horse Feed is a complete feed intended for older horses providing 14% protein, 7% fat and 21% NSC (sugar and starch).
Turmash (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
FiberFiber
ImmunityImmunity
PerformancePerformance
Turmash is a high fibre mash intended for horses and ponies needing to gain weight or better their condition. It contains turmeric which is meant to support anti-inflammatory responses and antioxidant properties.
Turmerigold (Peak Performance Nutrients)
ExerciseExercise
HerbHerb
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
Turmerigold by Peak Performance Nutrients is a powdered supplement designed to aid a healthy inflammatory response. It contains turmeric to help horses with aches and discomfort associated with exercise and competition.
Twilight Years Mix (Heygates Feeds)
DigestionDigestion
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Twilight Years Mix is a coarse mix intended for senior horses. It is meant to help maintain condition and support digestion.
Ulcer Protect (CEN)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
UlcersUlcers
Ulcer Protect from CEN is a stomach supplement that can help protect the gut from ulcers, and aims to reduce the severity of present ones. It is meant to support a healthy gut lining and increase absorption.
Ulceraser (Equine Elixirs)
FlavorFlavor
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
UlcersUlcers
Ulceraser from Equine Elixirs is a palatable supplement that is meant to support the entire digestive tract of horses. Mainly, it is used for horses prone to digestive upset or ulcers from training, traveling, stress, or diet related issues. It can also support immunity.
UlsaKind Cubes (TopSpec)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
UlcersUlcers
UlsaKind Cubes is a pelleted feed that is meant to help support gut health and function. It is intended for horses suffering from gastric ulcers. It is designed to be used for horses undergoing veterinary care.
Ultimate (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Ultimate by Doctor's Choice Supplements is a ration balancer intended for horses on pasture of forage. It contains high levels of calcium, thiamine and the first limiting amino acid lysine.
ULTIMATE FINISH 25 (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Ultimate Finish 25 is a high-fat (25%) supplement intended for use as a top-dressing to add energy to the diet for working horses or horses that need to gain weight gain. It is formulated with soybeans, flaxseed, and rice bran.
Ultimate Finish 40 (Buckeye)
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Buckeye Ultimate Finish 40 is a pelleted horse supplement providing 40% fat, which can support weight gain. It is formulated to be calorically dense with limited grain content.
Ultimate Finish SRB+ (Buckeye)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Buckeye Ultimate Finish SRB+ is an extruded fat supplement containing stabilized rice bran and milled flaxseed. It is intended to add calorie density to the diet, which can support performance, weight management, and skin and coat quality.
Ultimate OEC (Equinety)
FatFat
ImmunityImmunity
StaminaStamina
VitaminsVitamins
Ultimate OEC from Equinety is a liquid supplement made of flaxseed oil and fish oil. It contains omegas, vitamin E, and colloidal silver. This supplement can help with recovery, stamina, and immunity.
Ultimate Recovery (Buckeye)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ExerciseExercise
RecoveryRecovery
Buckeye Ultimate Recovery is an extruded performance horse supplement containing added fats and branched-chain amino acids to support muscle and tissue recovery. This supplement also contains electrolytes to aid in rehydration.
Ultium Gastric Care (Purina)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
Gut HealthGut Health
StressStress
UlcersUlcers
Purina® Ultium® Gastric Care is a concentrate feed intended for performance horses to support gastric and hindgut health. It provides digestible fibres from beet pulp, alfalfa and soy hulls.
Ultium Growth Formula (Purina)
BroodmareBroodmare
Complete FeedComplete Feed
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Purina Ultium® Growth Formula is a concentrate feed intended for breeding and growing horses. It provides 9.5% fat with added amino acids to support development.
Ultium® Competition Horse Formula (Purina Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
Ultium Competition Horse Formula is a pelleted horse feed designed to support horses in competition. It is a high-fat, high-fibre ration that contains 12% protein.
Ultra Complete (Tribute)
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Ultra Complete is a high-fat and fibre textured feed formulated for adult horses in heavy work, such as racehorses in training. It is made with beet pulp, molasses, whole oats and soybeans.
Ultra Dynamix (Seminole)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
ProteinProtein
Seminole Ultra Dynamix™ is a high-calorie pelleted horse feed for growing, breeding and performance horses. It contains oats, corn, digestible fibers, soybean oil and stabilized rice bran.
Ultra GH (Tribute)
FatFat
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Tribute Ultra GH is a complete pelleted feed intended to support gastrointestinal health in performance horses. It contains added microencapsulated dry yeast, direct-fed microbials, organic and inorganic trace minerals. It provides 8% crude fat and 21.5% NSC.
UltraCruz Equine Advanced Gastric Support (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
UlcersUlcers
UltraCruz Equine Advanced Gastric Support supplement is an acid buffer for horses that comes in a pelleted or a powdered form. It contains aluminum phosphate, dihydroxy aluminum sodium carbonate, and calcium carbonate, which can increase the pH of the stomach.
UltraCruz Equine Advanced Joint Supplement (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
GrowthGrowth
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
UltraCruz Equine Advanced Joint Supplement is a pelleted joint supplement containing glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid. It has added vitamins and minerals as well as molasses for flavouring.
UltraCruz Equine Appetite Support (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
Gut HealthGut Health
ProbioticProbiotic
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
YeastYeast
UltraCruz Equine Appetite Support Supplement is a pelleted supplement intended to increase appetite and support digestive health. It provides 30 billion CFU of probiotics and prebiotics, as well as 2 grams of L-glutamine per serving (56 grams). It can be fed to stressed horses and weanlings.
UltraCruz Equine BCAA (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
MuscleMuscle
NutrientsNutrients
ToplineTopline
UltraCruz Equine BCAA is a pelleted supplement that supplies the branched-chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine, as well as glutamine. BCAAs are fed to horses to support muscle function and exercise performance.
UltraCruz Equine Calming Supplement (Pellets) (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
CalmingCalming
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
UltraCruz Equine Calming Supplement is intended to be fed to nervous or stressed horses, to encourage focus and relaxation. It contains calcium, magnesium, theanine (an amino acid), and several B-vitamins. The pelleted version also contains rice bran and flaxseed, and is intended to be fed at 120 grams per day.
UltraCruz Equine Electrolyte Plus (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
HydrationHydration
RecoveryRecovery
UltraCruz Equine Electrolyte Plus is a pelleted supplement for exercising horses. This flax-based pellet contains salt, calcium, potassium and magnesium to replace electrolytes lost in sweat.
UltraCruz Equine Flax Oil Blend (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
UltraCruz Flax Oil Blend is a soybean and flax oil blend designed for horses that require additional calories or fat to support coat quality. It is a source of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.
UltraCruz Equine Iron Charge Plus (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
ExerciseExercise
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
UltraCruz Equine Iron Charge Plus is a pelleted iron supplement for horses. It contains ferrous gluconate as well as other vitamins and minerals. Most horses exceed iron requirements in the diet and do not need to be supplemented.
UltraCruz Equine Joint Supplement (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
GrowthGrowth
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
UltraCruz Equine Joint Supplement is a soy-free joint formula for horses. It contains chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, and MSM. This supplement is designed to support joint, tendon, and ligament health.
UltraCruz Equine Metabolic Support (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
MetabolismMetabolism
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
UltraCruz Equine Metabolic Support Supplement is intended to help horses maintain healthy blood glucose levels. It provides 4g of magnesium and 5 mg of chromium per serving (124 g). It is a pelleted formula containing alfalfa meal and flax seed.
UltraCruz Equine MSM (Pellet) (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
GrowthGrowth
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
UltraCruz Equine MSM pellet is a joint health supplement for horses. It contains 21 grams of MSM per 76 gram serving. MSM is a source of the mineral sulfur, which is important for connective tissue.
UltraCruz Equine Potency (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
StallionStallion
VitaminsVitamins
UltraCruz Equine Potency Supplement is a liquid formula for breeding stallions. It provides agal DHA, vitamin E, and flaxseed oil. It is intended to increase sperm count and support sperm health.
UltraCruz Equine Probiotic (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
Gut HealthGut Health
HindgutHindgut
ProbioticProbiotic
YeastYeast
UltraCruz Equine Probiotic by Santa Cruz is a probiotic and prebiotic supplement for horses intended to support a healthy digestive tract. The pelleted version supplies 30 billion CFU/serving (28 grams), and the powder version supplies 450 million CFU/serving (15 grams).
UltraCruz Equine Pure Flax Oil (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
UltraCruz Equine Pure Flax Oil is a fat supplement for horses that provides omega-3 fatty acids. Flax oil can benefit underweight and performance horses and support healthy skin and coats.
UltraCruz Equine Selenium (Pellet) (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
MetabolismMetabolism
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
MuscleMuscle
UltraCruz Equine Selenium is a pelleted supplement that provides 2.4 mg of organic selenium per serving. Selenium is an antioxidant that can protect cells from oxidative stress.
UltraCruz Equine Senior Joint Supplement (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
UltraCruz Equine Senior Joint Supplement is a pelleted joint supplement containing glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid. This supplement can support the structural integrity of joints and connective tissue.
UltraCruz Equine Skin and Allergy Supplement (Pellet) (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
UltraCruz Equine Skin and Allergy Supplement is a pelleted supplement for horses, intended to reduce skin irritations caused by allergens. It contains the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, quercetin and calf thymus protein.
UltraCruz Equine Skin and Allergy Supplement (powder) (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
HealthHealth
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
UltraCruz Equine Skin and Allergy Supplement is a powdered supplement intended to support the immune system of horses. It is formulated with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, quercetin, and calf thymus protein to reduce reactions to allergens.
UltraCruz Equine Skin and Coat Supplement (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
MetabolismMetabolism
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
VitaminsVitamins
UltraCruz Equine Skin and Coat Supplement is a vitamin supplement for horses. This alfalfa- and soy-based product can supply several nutrients important for skin and coat quality, including vitamin E and B-vitamins.
UltraCruz Equine Trace Mineral (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
VitaminsVitamins
UltraCruz Equine Trace Mineral is a pelleted mineral supplement for horses. It contains 14% protein and supplies several minerals including selenium, copper, zinc, and manganese.
UltraCruz Equine Vitamin B-12 (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
MetabolismMetabolism
PerformancePerformance
UltraCruz Equine Vitamin B-12 is a pelleted supplement that provides 4 mg of cobalamin (vitamin B 12) per serving. This vitamin can support appetite and exercise performance.
UltraCruz Equine Weight Gain (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
UltraCruz Equine Weight Gain is a fat supplement intended for horses needing to gain weight. This liquid supplement contains flax oil and natural vitamin E (1,000 IU per ½ cup serving). It also supplies omega-3 fatty acids, which can benefit skin and coat health.
UltraCruz Equine Wellness Performance Supplement (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
VitaminsVitamins
UltraCruz Equine Wellness Performance Supplement is formulated to supplement vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and fatty acids to the horse’s diet. This includes zinc, copper, and Vitamin E. It supplies 2 mg of biotin per serving (136 g).
UltraCruz Equine Wellness/Joint Care Supplement (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
GrowthGrowth
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
UltraCruz Equine Wellness/Joint Performance Supplement contains select vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and fatty acids. It also provides glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid for additional joint support.
UltraCruz Foal Advanced Probiotic Paste (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
DigestionDigestion
FoalFoal
Gut HealthGut Health
ProbioticProbiotic
UltraCruz Foal Advanced Probiotic Paste is intended for use in newborn to weaned foals. It contains probiotics (Lactobacillus rhamnosus), yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), L-glutamine, and digestive enzymes (lactase and amylase) blended in flaxseed oil.
UltraCruz Multi-Oil Blend (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
UltraCruz Multi-Oil Blend is a fat supplement containing soybean, flax, and salmon oil. This oil is designed for horses, dogs, and livestock and provides added vitamin E, A, and D.
Unbeetable Balance (Unbeetable Feeds)
FiberFiber
Grain FreeGrain Free
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Unbeetable Balance is a ration balancer from Unbeetable Feeds. It is a grain-free, pelleted formulation intended for horses that require controlled calorie intake.
Unbeetable Complete (Unbeetable Feeds)
EnergyEnergy
Grain FreeGrain Free
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
ProteinProtein
Unbeetable Complete by Unbeetable feeds is a grain free complete feed intended for all horse types. It contains a blend of organic and inorganic trace minerals.

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