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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.
ChromAssist (Herbs for Horses)
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
MuscleMuscle
NutrientsNutrients
YeastYeast
ChromAssist is meant to support insulin function by boosting the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream into muscle tissues and fat. This supplement contains yeast and flax oil.
CJ (Platinum Performance)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
RecoveryRecovery
CJ by Platinum Performance is an equine joint supplement for performance and senior horses. Active ingredients include avocado-soy unsaponifiables (ASU), MSM, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, and Boswellia serrata extract.
Classic 12 Plus (Manna Pro) [Discontinued]
BroodmareBroodmare
Complete FeedComplete Feed
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Classic 12 Plus from Manna Pro is a pelleted feed designed for performance horses, stallions, and broodmares. Classic 12 Plus provides 12% crude protein, 6% crude fat, 8% crude fibre, and uses a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
Classic Edge (Advantage Edge)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
FlavorFlavor
Classic Edge by Advantage Edge is a textured, sweet feed with a variety of energy, fiber and protein sources designed to digest evenly throughout the day. It contains a high level of molasses.
Coat Medic (AniMed)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
VitaminsVitamins
Coat Medic from AniMed is a vitamin and mineral supplement that is meant to aid in the growth and maintenance of horses' coats, manes, and tails.
CocoHoof Pellets (Uckele)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
CocoHoof Pellets is an amino acid, fatty acid, mineral and vitamin supplement formulated to support skin health and hoof growth in horses. CocoHoof is recommended for all horses and ponies of all work levels.
CocoOmega Granular (Ukele)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
NutrientsNutrients
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Uckele CocoOmega Granular is a powdered fatty acid supplement for horses containing flaxseed, coconut oil, chia seeds and fish oil. It provides a 4 to 1 ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acids.
CocoOmega Oil (Uckele)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
NutrientsNutrients
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
CocoOmega Oil is a fatty acid supplement for horses composed of flaxseed oil, fish oil, chia seed oil and coconut oil. It provides a 4 to 1 ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acids.
CocoSoya Granular (Uckele)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
CocoSoya Granular by Uckele is a supplement for horses that contains 29% fat levels that combines flax seed and rice bran that intends to provide an energy source to build and maintain weight.
Cold Milled Flax (Outlaw Feed)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
FiberFiber
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Cold Milled Flax by Outlaw Feed is a textured supplement for ALL animals. It contains a source of omega-3 fat and helps reduce antibiotic use. It aims to support coat quality/shine and help reduce joint inflammation.
Cold-milled Flax (Turtle Mountain Flax)
FatFat
FiberFiber
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
ProteinProtein
Cold-Milled Flax by Turtle Mountain Flax is a single-ingredient top dress for horses that is high in protein and fat.
Colonaid (Hestevard)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
FlavorFlavor
Gut HealthGut Health
Colonaid by Hestevard is a pelleted supplement containing pysllium husk and bentonite. It is intended support digestive health in horses grazing on sandy pastures.
Colorado Mix (HorseTech)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutrientsNutrients
YeastYeast
Colorado Mix by HorseTech is a powdered supplement that contains added biotin and yeast to promote optimal hoof growth and strength.
Combined 4-Way (Equerry’s)
DigestionDigestion
JointsJoints
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
VitaminsVitamins
Combined 4-Way by Equerry's is a powdered supplement that intends to support digestive, hoof, coat and joint health in senior or performance horses.
Combo Senior Pellets (Leg Up Equine)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SeniorSenior
VitaminsVitamins
Combo Senior Pellets from Leg Up Equine is a pelleted supplement for senior horses. It is meant to provide joint, hoof, skin and coat, and digestive support. It contains vitamins, minerals, and omega 3s.
CoMega Supreme (AniMed)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
VitaminsVitamins
AniMed's CoMega Supreme is an oil blend that contains soybean, flax, rice bran and coconut oils to supply omega-3, -6, and -9 fatty acids. It is fortified with vitamins A, D and E.
Command IR Ultra (Brookside Supplements)
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
MetabolismMetabolism
VitaminsVitamins
YeastYeast
Command IR Ultra from Brookside Supplements is a pelleted supplement that is meant to support metabolism in horses resistant to insulin. It has a low sugar content and helps to maintain normal blood sugar levels.
Competition Cubes (Dodson & Horrell)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Competition Cubes by Dodson & Horrell is a feed for the performance horse with a protein content of 12%, a fat content of 5%, and a fiber content of 9.4%. This feed includes ingredients such as oats, wheatfeed, dried beet pulp, and rapeseed oil to support a healthy and active lifestyle.
Competition Mix (Dodson & Horrell)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
Competition Mix by Dodson & Horrell is a feed designed to support the performance horse with 12% protein, 4.6% fat, and 11.6% fiber content. The feed ingredients supply organic B vitamins, organic amino acids, and yeast to provide added digestibility and support gut health.
Competition-Fit-Cubes (Saracen Horse Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
PerformancePerformance
StaminaStamina
Competition-Fit-Cubes is a pelleted feed to provide horses in moderate to heavy work, with more energy. Competition-Fit-Cubes are fortified and contain yeast to optimize digestibility and maximize nutrient absorption.
Competitive Edge Equine (Stride Animal Health) – [Discontinued]
Amino AcidAmino Acid
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HealthHealth
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Competitive Edge Equine from Stride Animal Health is an amino acid supplement that also includes antioxidants and essential fatty acids. It is intended to support muscle and performance.
Complete (Triple Crown)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Triple Crown Complete is a high-fibre feed with beet pulp and added vitamins and minerals designed for performance horses. This feed provides 12% protein and 12% fat in a textured format.
Complete (Woody’s Feed)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
ProteinProtein
Woody's Complete is a grain-free, pelleted horse feed formulated to meet the needs of most adult horses. Energy sources include beet pulp, soybean hulls, alfalfa meal, rice bran, flaxseed, and vegetable oil.
Complete Horse Pellet (Ace Hi Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
Complete Horse Pellet by Ace Hi Feeds is an alfalfa-based complete feed intended for adult horses. It contains added vitamins and a blend of organic and inorganic minerals. This high fiber feed is intended for mature horses
Complete Joint (Equithrive)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
IngredientIngredient
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
Complete Joint from Equithrive is a pelleted equine joint supplement. Complete Joint is formulated with glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulphate and hyaluronic acid.
Complete Plus HA (Basic Equine Nutrition)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
Complete Plus HA is an equine joint supplement that provides a combination of minerals, vitamins and nutraceuticals. It contains hyaluronic acid, MSM, glucosamine, biotin, amino acids and flax.
Complete Supplement Pellets (Ritchie Smith – Harmony)
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Complete Supplement Pellets from Ritchie Smith's Harmony is a vitamin, mineral, hoof, and gut supplement. Complete Supplement Pellets are intended for horses on forage-based diets, or horses with metabolic issues.
Comprehensive Feed Balancer (TopSpec)
Gut HealthGut Health
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
YeastYeast
Comprehensive Feed Balancer from TopSpec is a palatable and pelleted ration balancer. This ration balancer contains yeast to support digestive health and biotin to support hoof health. This feed is ideal for horses and ponies of any age or work level.
Conditioning Cubes (Heygates Feeds)
DigestionDigestion
EnergyEnergy
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Conditioning Cubes is a pelleted feed intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It is meant to support proper conditioning. It contains 12% protein, 4.5% fat, and 13% fibre.
Conditioning Cubes (Saracen Horse Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
MuscleMuscle
ToplineTopline
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Conditioning Cubes is a pelleted feed intended to help horses and ponies gain condition and topline. The low starch cube provides a slow release of energy, with EQUI-JEWEL increasing calorie density.
Conditioning Mix (Heygates Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DigestionDigestion
MuscleMuscle
Conditioning Mix is a coarse mix intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It is meant to provide additional energy to those in heavier work and those needing better condition.
Conditioning Supplement (Masterfeeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
ToplineTopline
Masterfeeds Conditioning Supplement is an equine supplement designed for improved performance, weight gain and coat condition. It provides fat, protein, vitamins, macrominerals, and organic trace minerals. This supplement can be used to top-dress complete feeds or as a stand-alone vitamin and minerals balancer.
Contribute (Kentucky Performance Products)
FatFat
FlavorFlavor
JointsJoints
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Contribute from Kentucky Performance Products is a cherry flavored oil supplement that contains omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3's assist in joint health, skin and coat quality, and immunity.
Convalescent Muesli (Dodson & Horrell)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
GrainsGrains
RecoveryRecovery
Convalescent Muesli by Dodson & Horrell is intended for horses and ponies at rest or in recovery. It contains yeast to support digestion and gut health and QLC antioxidants for immune support.
Cool & Collected (Allen & Page)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
IngredientIngredient
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Cool & Collected from Allen & Page is high in fibre and is recommended to be fed soaked. Cool & Collected contains added probiotics and linseed.
Cool 10 (Advantage Edge)
CalmingCalming
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Cool 10 by Advantage Edge is a beet pulp-based, textured feed for hard keepers to help maintain or add weight and calm performance and pleasure horses. It does not contain soybean meal, corn, oats, barley, wheat, distillers or cereal grains.
Cool Balancer (TopSpec)
CalmingCalming
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
StressStress
ToplineTopline
Cool Balancer from TopSpec is a grain-free cereal ideal for horses and ponies in light to medium work. This ration balancer supports calm behaviour, topline development, and overall condition.
Cool Command Senior Horse (Hubbard Feeds)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DigestionDigestion
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Cool Command Senior Horse by Hubbard is a higher fat complete feed intended for senior horses with dental issues or joint health concerns. It contains 14% protein and 8% fat, with added MSM, chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine.
Cool N Condition Cubes (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
EnergyEnergy
Gut HealthGut Health
ToplineTopline
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Cool N Condition Cubes is a pelleted oat free feed intended for horses and ponies needing additional energy and better condition. It contains 12% protein, 5.6% fat, and 8.1% fibre.
Cool Omega 40+ (Manna Pro)
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
ProteinProtein
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Cool Omega 40+ by Manna Pro is a fat supplement that provides 40% crude protein and 14% crude protein. It contains fat from vegetable fat, rice bran, and flaxseed.
Cough Free (Farnam)
HealthHealth
HerbHerb
RecoveryRecovery
RespiratoryRespiratory
Cough Free equine respiratory health pellets from Farnam are purported to support normal respiratory function in horses. Cough Free contains ginger root, elecampane root, kelp meal, fenugreek seed, sulphur, gentian root, and iron. It contains caramel as a sweetening agent.
CQ-X (Advantage Edge)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
CQ-X by Advantage Edge is a highly palatable, pelleted feed that intends to provide low starch and sugars. It does not contain molasses or corn.
CR ProFibre Crunch (Trouw Nutrition)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
CR ProFibre Crunch is a mixed high fibre pellet and extruded feed with less than 10% NSC content. Energy sources include soy hulls, alfalfa, and beet pulp. ProFibreCrunch also contains flax as a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Crypto Aero Whole Food Horse Feed
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Crypto Aero is a 13.5% protein, 11% fat, 28% NSC whole-food horse feed. It is formulated with non-GMO whole oats, timothy and alfalfa pellets, sunflower seeds, peas, rice bran oil, ground flax, spirulina and a blend of herbs.
Crypto Aero Wild Forage (Crypto Aero)
FatFat
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Crypto Aero Wild Forage is formulated with timothy, alfalfa, ground flax, fenugreek and spirulina to promote digestive health and coat health. It has no added soy, corn or artificial flavours.
Cushcare Condition (Dodson & Horrell)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HerbHerb
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Cushcare Condition by Dodson & Horrell is a pelleted feed high in fat, B vitamins, carotene, and QLC antioxidants. This feed supports weight gain and condition and has an NSC value of 11.44%.
Cut’n Slide (Running Horse Elite Equine Nutrition)-[Discontinued]
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
This feed has been renamed and repackaged to Prime Running Horse Feeds. Running Horse Cut n’ Slide was a nutritional supplement containing vegetable fat, soluble fibers, vitamins, and minerals. It was targeted at performance horses with higher caloric needs.
DAC Bloom (DAC)
FatFat
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Bloom by DAC provides protein and minerals to support hoof and coat quality. Bloom contains 30% protein and 32% fat, to provide additional calories to assist in weight gain or maintenance during exercise.
DAC Oil (DAC)
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
DAC Oil provides a blend of vegetable and fish oils to improve coat quality. DAC Oil can provide additional calories for weight maintenance or weight gain.
Dark Horse Nu-Image (Select The Best)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
VitaminsVitamins
Dark Horse Nu-Image by Select The Best is a supplement for black, bay and brown horses which contains omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, amino acids, and essential B-vitamins, including biotin and pyridoxine.

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