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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.
Define and Shine (Red Mills)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
EnergyEnergy
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Define & Shine by Red Mills is a high-calorie, low-starch pelleted top dress designed to support weight gain, muscle development, and overall coat condition.
Develop (Sollio Agriculture)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Develop from Sollio Agriculture is a pelleted feed intended for horses under 2 years of age. Develop is intended to promote the healthy development of growing horses.
Developer Ration (Hoffman’s Horse Products)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
Grain FreeGrain Free
GrowthGrowth
Hoffman's Developer Ration is a pelleted feed for weanlings, growing horses up to two years of age, and pregnant broodmares. This feed contains 17% protein, 5.5% fat, 17.5% NSC, and provides a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
Diamond Balancer (Triple Crown)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
Grain FreeGrain Free
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
NutrientsNutrients
Diamond Balancer by Triple Crown is a grain-free pelleted balancer formulated for adult horses with metabolic concerns. It provides 14% protein, 3% fat, and 15% fiber (as fed).
Diamond Perform (Triple Crown)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
FatFat
Gut HealthGut Health
PerformancePerformance
Diamond Perform from Triple Crown is a pelleted feed that is high in fat and fiber. It is intended for performance horses and is meant to assist with gut health and immunity.
Diamond Senior (Triple Crown)
FatFat
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
SeniorSenior
Diamond Senior by Triple Crown is a high-fat, high-fiber feed specifically formulated for senior horses. It includes beet pulp as a fermentable fiber source to support optimal calorie intake.
DJ (Platinum Performance)
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
ProbioticProbiotic
VitaminsVitamins
Platinum Performance® DJ by Platinum Performance is a powdered vitamin and mineral supplement intended to support joint and digestive health. It contains ingredients such as flaxseed, rice bran, clay, yeast, and a blend of vitamins and minerals.
DMac Plus (McIntosh Pro Line)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
McIntosh ProLine DMac is a powdered supplement intended to support joint health in horses. McIntosh ProLine DMac contains a blend of natural ingredients.
Donkey Diet (Saracen Horse Feeds)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Donkey Diet from Saracen Horse Feeds is a low-energy, high fibre cube formulated to meet the needs of donkeys. The feed optimizes overall nutrients without providing excessive nutrients that can be detrimental to donkeys.
Donkey Forage Balancer (TopSpec)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
YeastYeast
Donkey Forage Balancer from TopSpec contains yeast and is ideal for donkeys and mules. This ration balancer supports hoof health, skin condition, gut health, and a healthy coat.
DraversBrok (Havens Horsefeed)
ExerciseExercise
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
DraversBrok by Havens Horsefeed is a high-energy feed intended for performance horses. It contains cereal grains, alfalfa, and flax oil as energy sources. This feed helps support optimal skin and hoof conditions.
DuraFlex EQ Joint Pellets (Durvet)
DigestionDigestion
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
DuraFlex EQ by Durvet is a pelleted joint supplement intended to support healthy joints in all horses.
Duraglow (Hestevard)
ImmunityImmunity
NutrientsNutrients
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Duraglow by Hestevard is a pelleted supplement intended to support a healthy skin and coat in horses and ponies.
Durvite (Durvet)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Durvite by Durvet is a flaxseed meal based supplement intended for use in livestock, horses and pets to improve overall condition and appearance.
Dynamite (Dynamite)
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Dynamite by Dynamite is a supplement containing high amounts of selenium (44.4 ppm), it is intended to support overall health in all performance horses.
Dynasty XT Pro 14/10 Textured Horse Feed (Blue Seal) – [Discontinued]
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
MuscleMuscle
Blue Seal Dynasty XT Pro 14/10 is a textured horse feed made with shredded beet pulp. It provides 14% protein to support growing, performance and breeding horses.
E-TEC Balancer (Poulin Grain)
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
E-TEC Balancer is a ration balancer pellet for horses consuming unfortified grains or forage-only diets. It is intended for horses at different stages including performance, growing, breeding and metabolic horses.
E-TEC Carb Safe (Poulin Grain)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Poulin Grain E-TEC® Carb Safe is a pelleted feed intended for horses that require lower sugar and starch content in their diet. It provides a maximum 5.5% NSC and can fed to overweight horses or those with metabolic concerns.
E-TEC Fibre-Max (Poulin Grain)
FatFat
FiberFiber
PerformancePerformance
ToplineTopline
E-TEC® Fibre-Max is a high fat (14%) and high fibre (20%) feed for performance horses that require higher calorie intakes. It provides 9.3% sugar and 7.4% starch for a total NSC of 16.7%.
E-TEC One (Poulin Grain)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
YeastYeast
E-TEC One by Poulin Grain is a grain-free feed intended for all classes of horses and ponies. It provides 14% protein, 8% fat, and 18% fiber.
E-TEC Senior Low Carb (Poulin Grain)
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
E-TEC Senior Low Carb by Poulin Grain is a pelleted, grain- and molasses-free feed intended for senior horses that need to avoid sugars and starches. It contains 9.3% starch and 5% sugar.
E-TEC Senior Low Carb Complete (Poulin Grain)
DigestionDigestion
Grain FreeGrain Free
HealthHealth
SeniorSenior
E-TEC Senior Low Carb Complete from Poulin Grain is a senior feed that is grain and molasses free. It is meant for horses with problems chewing or hard keepers.
Easy Keeper (Woody’s Horse Nutrition)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
MetabolismMetabolism
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Woody’s Easy Keeper is a complete pelleted feed with lower energy density intended for horses at maintenance or horses that need to lose weight. It contains 10.5% NSC and 5% fat.
Eclipse Recovery (Simple System Horse Feeds)
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
NutrientsNutrients
ProbioticProbiotic
Eclipse Recovery is an equine feed formulated on wildflower forages to support horses' immune system. It encourages fibre digestion and proper gut function.
Eeze Pro-Plus (Brooks Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
PerformancePerformance
Eeze Pro-Plus is a calorie dense textured feed that is high fibre and fat for performance horses with a reduced carbohydrate level. Lab analysis provides a calculated NSC value of ~19%.
Eezy Mix (Dunstan)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
Eezy Mix by Dunstan is an extruded cereal and protein-based complete feed intended to provide medium energy to all sport and leisure horses.
Electrolyte Pellets (Equithrive)
HealthHealth
HydrationHydration
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SeniorSenior
Electrolyte Pellets by Equithrive is a supplement intended to support hydration and mineral balance in horses.
Elements (ProElite)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
HealthHealth
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Elements by Pro Elite is a powdered supplement that provides essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids for horses on a forage-only diet.
Elite 10 Cubes (Gain Equine Nutrition)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
Elite 10 Cubes is a pelleted feed intended for horses of all ages and work levels. It is an oat-free blend, which is meant to be suitable for excitable horses and ponies.
Elite 23 (Advantage Edge)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FatFat
GrowthGrowth
Elite 23 by Advantage Edge is an energy-dense textured performance feed that intends to support the growth of 2 and 3-year-olds. It contains a variety of energy, fibre and protein sources designed to digest evenly throughout the day.
Elite Performance (Equine Advantage)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
PerformancePerformance
Elite Performance by Equine Advantage is designed for performance horses. This textured feed provides energy from starch and fat sources, with higher levels of biotin and Lysine.
Elite Ration (Hoffman’s Horse Products)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Hoffman's Elite Horse Ration is a feed intended for horses in moderate to heavy work, or hard keepers. This feed contains flax, rice bran, and vegetable oils for energy, providing 15.5% NSC and 8% fat.
Elite Sport Muesli (Dodson & Horrell)
GrainsGrains
MuscleMuscle
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Elite Sport Muesli by Dodson & Horrell is a feed designed for the top performer; it includes benefits such as prebiotics and probiotics for gut health, amino acids for muscle building, and added vitamin E. This feed also consists of organic antioxidants and a low NSC level of 12.5%.
Empower Boost Horse Supplement (Nutrena)
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Empower Boost is a supplement high in fat and calorie-dense intended for performance horses and hard keepers. It is ideal for gut health as prebiotics and probiotics have been added. This supplement can also be beneficial for horses prone to tying up.
Empower® Topline Balance® Ration Balancer (Nutrena)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Grain FreeGrain Free
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
ToplineTopline
Nutrena Empower® Topline Balance® is a concentrated ration balancer to support topline and provide common nutrients lacking in forage. It contains 30% crude protein with added limiting amino acids.
Endurance 14 (Havens Horsefeed)
MuscleMuscle
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
StaminaStamina
Endurance 14 is a high-energy feed targeting endurance horses. It contains grains, oils, and antioxidants to support performance. This feed supports gastrointestinal health, muscle development and repair, and the nervous system.
EndurExtra (Kentucky Performance Products)
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
EndurExtra by Kentucky Performance Products is a powdered fat supplement intended to support weight gain in hard keepers, performance horses and seniors.
Endurix (Cavalor)
EnergyEnergy
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
Cavalor Endurix is a feed mix meant for sport performance horses. It is a source of energy, pre- and probiotics, fat, vitamins and minerals.
Ener-G (Advantage Edge)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
ProteinProtein
Ener-G by Advantage Edge is an all-pellet performance horse feed that delivers a balanced blend of proteins, fat, fiber & carbohydrates along with a blend of milk protein and milk fat.
Energy Max (McMillan Equine Feeds)
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
HealthHealth
PerformancePerformance
Energy Max by McMillan Equine Feeds is a textured feed containing oats, steam flaked barley and maize. It is intended to meet the energy needs of racing and high performance horses.
Eq-Well (Arenus Animal Health)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Eq-Well by Arenus Animal Health is an equine vitamin and mineral balancer. It is a granular supplement intended for horses of all ages and work levels.
EQ8 Gut Health (Buckeye)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
PrebioticPrebiotic
ProbioticProbiotic
EQ8 Gut Health is a textured feed intended for horses in maintenance to moderate exercise. This feed provides 20% NSC and contains calcium, prebiotics, probiotics and yeast to support digestive health.
EQ8 Senior Gut Health (Buckeye)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
PrebioticPrebiotic
ProbioticProbiotic
EQ8 Senior Gut Health is a multi-textured feed formulated for geriatric horses. It provides 14% protein, 10% fat and 20% NSC. It contains calcium, prebiotics, probiotics and yeast to support digestive health.
Eqceed 14 (Tucker Milling)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Eqceed 14 by Tucker Milling is a pelleted complete feed that contains 8% fat. It is formulated for working and maintenance horses and is marketed as a low starch feed.
Eqceed Ultra Senior (Tucker Milling)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Gut HealthGut Health
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
SeniorSenior
Eqceed Ultra Senior by Tucker Milling is a textured, high-fat, low-starch feed formulated specifically for senior horses. It includes shredded beet pulp and Lactobacillus, which supports gut health, and it can served as a complete replacement for hay or pasture.
Equalizer (Seminole)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Seminole Equalizer is a high-protein pelleted ration balancer. It contains supplemental amino acids, a blend of organic and inorganic minerals, and added vitamins.
Equi-Base Grass Pellets (Uckele)
HealthHealth
MetabolismMetabolism
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Equi-Base Grass Pellet is a base mineral and vitamin supplement designed to balance diets based on grass hay/forage or a 50/50 alfalfa grass forage.
Equi-Base Senior (Uckele)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SeniorSenior
VitaminsVitamins
Equi-Base Senior is a powdered vitamin, mineral and amino acid supplement formulated for senior horses. It contains ingredients which can support hoof, coat, immune and digestive function.
Equi-Bites (Dodson & Horrell)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HerbHerb
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Equi-Bites from Dodson & Horrell are a vitamin and mineral treat that can be fed by hand or crumbled on top of the horse's feed. Equi-Bites are intended for leisure horses and ponies.
Equi-Bone Pellets (TLC Animal Nutrition)
Bone HealthBone Health
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
Equi-Bone by TLC Animal Nutrition is a pelleted supplement intended to support bone health in all horse types.

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