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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.
Wholesome Blends Performance (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
Wholesome Blend Performance is a performance horse feed with higher levels of fat and protein. It is a textured feed using a variety of energy, fat and protein sources, both alternative and conventional.
Wholesome Blends Senior (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
SeniorSenior
Wholesome Blends Senior is a soy-free high-fat and high-fiber textured complete feed for senior horses. It contains beet pulp, alfalfa meal, flaxseed meal, split peas, and canola oil.
Wild Child (The Forage Porridge)
FatFat
FiberFiber
FlavorFlavor
ProteinProtein
Wild Child from The Forage Porridge is a blend of apricots, dates, and rose petals on top of alfalfa and beet pulp. It also contains omegas. It is a feed that can encourage eating and contains protein, fiber, and fat.
Woody’s Complete Pellet Feed (Woody’s Horse Nutrition)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
Grain FreeGrain Free
Woody’s Complete is a pelleted feed intended for the majority of adult horses. It is composed of beet pulp, soybeans, alfalfa meal and rice bran and contains added probiotics and chelated trace minerals.
Woody’s Race (Woody’s Horse Nutrition)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Woody’s Race is a complete feed intended to supply high energy density to horses in moderate to intense work. It is made primarily of oats and corn and contains 11.5% protein and 5% fat.
X-Factor (Advantage Edge)
BroodmareBroodmare
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
X-Factor by Advantage Edge is designed to be a reproductive and performance supplement. It contains 14.2% protein, 14.1% fat, and 11% fibre.
Xcelerator (Advantage Edge)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Xcelerator by Advantage Edge is a supplement designed to support performance horses. It contains 15.2% protein, 18.6% fat, and 9.8% fibre.
Xtreme 13 GS (Advantage Edge)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
FiberFiber
PerformancePerformance
Xtreme 13 GS by Advantage Edge is a textured high fat, high fibre feed that is intended to provide the energy necessary for performance horses. It contains ingredients such as beet pulp, flaxseed, and rice bran.
Yeast Culture (St.Hippolyt)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
YeastYeast
Yeast Culture by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement containing live yeast cultures and natural B vitamins, it is intended for all horse types.
Youngstock Cubes (Dodson & Horrell)
Bone HealthBone Health
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
NutritionNutrition
Youngstock Cubes by Dodson & Horrell is a feed for growing horses, made with the correct levels of vitamins and minerals to support proper development. This feed also includes an elevated level of protein and a moderate level of fibre with ingredients such as wheatfeed, oatfeed, and beet pulp.
Youngstock Mix (Dodson & Horrell)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Bone HealthBone Health
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Youngstock Mix by Dodson & Horrell is a textured feed for growing horses, made with the correct levels of vitamins and minerals to support proper development. This feed also includes an elevated level of protein and a moderate level of fibre with ingredients such as wheatfeed, oatfeed, and beet pulp.
Yucc’ It Up! Original Formula (Yucc’ It Up!)
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
HerbHerb
ImmunityImmunity
Yucc' It Up! Original Formula from Yucc' It Up! is intended to provide whole-body support for horses. Yucc' It Up! Original Formula contains yucca schidegera herb which is intended to support intestinal health.

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