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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.
Equi-Bone Powder (TLC Animal Nutrition)
Bone HealthBone Health
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
Equi-Bone Powder by TLC Animal Nutrition is a powdered supplement intended to support bone health in all horse types.
EQUI-PRO Premium Senior (Poulin Grain)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SeniorSenior
VitaminsVitamins
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
EQUI-PRO Premium Senior by Poulin Grain is a pelleted feed intended for senior horses with digestive issues. It provides 14% protein, 6% fat, and 18% fiber.
EQUI-PRO ProMax (Poulin Grain)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
EQUI-PRO ProMax by Poulin Grain is a pelleted feed formulated for performance horses and hard-keepers. It provides a higher energy density and contains 12% protein, 12% fat and 12% fiber.
EquiBody Glo (Omega Alpha)
FatFat
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
RespiratoryRespiratory
EquiBody Glo from Omega Alpha is a plant-sourced essential fatty acid supplement for horses. EquiBody Glo is intended to improve respiratory and immune health.
Equiedge (Excel Equine Feeds)
FatFat
SeniorSenior
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Equiedge by Excel Equine Feeds is a pelleted fat supplement containing rice bran and flax. It is intended to provide extra calories for hard keepers and support skin and coat quality in horses.
EquiForce Oil (Havens Horsefeed)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
EquiForce Oil by Havens Horsefeed is an energy supplement for horses. It contains 98% fat with oils derived from canola, flax, and corn. The product has lecithin, a phospholipid that forms an essential building block in the horse's cells.
Equigard Classic (St.Hippolyt)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Grain FreeGrain Free
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Equigard Classic by St. Hippolyt is a grain-free, molasses-free pelleted feed intended for over-weight horses.
Equigard Muesli (St.Hippolyt)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
Grain FreeGrain Free
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Equigard Muesli by St.Hippolyt is a grain-free muesli with low starch and sugar content. It is intended for overweight horses and horses needing less feed.
EquiLac Classic (St.Hippolyt)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
LactationLactation
NutrientsNutrients
EquiLac Classic by St.Hippolyt is a broodmare feed intended to be used from the 8th month of pregnancy or when nursing.
EquiLac Muesli (St.Hippolyt)
BroodmareBroodmare
EnergyEnergy
LactationLactation
NutrientsNutrients
EquiLac Muesli by St.Hippolyt is a textured feed intended for pregnant and nursing mares.
Equilibra Feed Balancer (GWF Nutrition)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Equilibra Feed Balancer by GWF Nutrition is a pelleted ration balancer that contains vitamins and minerals intended to balance the high fibre diet of all horses and ponies.
Equilibrium Legend XT (Purina)
BroodmareBroodmare
FatFat
FiberFiber
PerformancePerformance
Equilibrium Legend XT is a high caloric extruded feed made for performance athletes and broodmares. It contains 10% fat and 10% fiber.
Equilibrium Maternity XT (Purina)
BroodmareBroodmare
Complete FeedComplete Feed
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Equilibrium Maternity XT is an extruded feed formulated for gestating mares as well as nursing and growing foals. It provides high energy and protein (16.5%) from ingredients such as soybean meal, flax, wheat, soybean oil and molasses.
Equilibrium Sport XT (Purina) – [Discontinued]
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
ExerciseExercise
GrowthGrowth
PerformancePerformance
Equilibrium Sport XT is an extruded feed formulated for performance, breeding and growing horses. It provides high fat (10%) and moderate protein (14%) from ingredients including soybean meal, flax, wheat, soybean oil and molasses.
Equilibrium Trimax (Purina)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Purina Equilibrium Trimax is an energy-dense multi-particle feed intended for hard-keepers and performance horses. It provides 12% fat from vegetable oils and fermentable fibre from beet pulp to meet higher calorie requirements.
Equilibrium® XCEL HD (Purina Canada)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FatFat
HindgutHindgut
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Equilibrium® XCEL HD is a high-fat feed from the Purina Platinum product line. This low glycemic feed contains higher fat and fibre content and is intended for equine athletes and hard keepers.
Equiline Accelerator Plus Ration Balancer (Shur-Gain)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
NutrientsNutrients
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Aquiline Accelerator Plus Ration Balancer by Shur-Gain is a pelleted mix of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It is designed for maintenance and growth of easy keepers.
Equiline Armour Performance Ration (Hi-Pro Feeds)
ExerciseExercise
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Equiline Armour Performance Ration by Hi-Pro Feeds is a feed for performance horses that intends to promote a healthy digestive system by including a high level of fibre that supports digestion and hindgut stability.
Equiline Pelleted Senior Care Ration (Shur-Gain)
FatFat
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Equiline Pelleted Senior Care Ration by Shur-Gain is a pelleted feed that is intended to be fed to horses over 18 years of age. It contains elevated protein levels to accommodate reduced metabolic function.
Equiline Shine (Shur-gain)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Shur-gain Equiline Shine is a horse supplement with a high fat content intended to support weight gain and coat quality. Equiline Shine contains flaxseed as a source of essential omega-3 fatty acids.
Equiline Xplosion Performance (Shur-Gain)
EnergyEnergy
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
Equiline Xplosion Performance by Shur-Gain is a high-fat, high-energy textured feed specially formulated for performance horses.
Equiliser (St.Hippolyt)
CalmingCalming
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
PerformancePerformance
StressStress
Equiliser by St.Hippolyt is a supplement intended to support the nervous system of sport horses.
EquiLix (SweetPro)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
SweetPro® EquiLix® is a free choice lick block for horses, providing vitamins, minerals, protein, fat and carbohydrates. It is molasses-free and is made with Distiller Dried Grains with Solubles and flax meal.
Equimeb Hepa (St.Hippolyt)
FlavorFlavor
HealthHealth
HerbHerb
NutritionNutrition
Equimeb Hepa by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement intended to support liver function in all horse types.
Equine 74 Gastric – Pellet
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
PerformancePerformance
UlcersUlcers
Equine 74 Gastric - Pellet is a pelleted supplement intended to help buffer the stomach acid of horses.
Equine 74 Gastric – Powder
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
PerformancePerformance
UlcersUlcers
Equine 74 Gastric - Powder is a powdered supplement intended to help prevent ulcers by buffering the stomach acid of horses.
Equine Aged/Adult Diet (Ace Hi Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Equine Aged/Adult Diet by Ace Hi Feeds is intended for mature or senior horses. It is available with or without molasses and contains added vitamins and minerals. This is a textured feed meant to be fed alongside a forage.
Equine Concentrate (Paddock Tree Nutraceuticals)
Grain FreeGrain Free
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Equine Concentrate by Paddock Tree Nutraceuticals is a concentrate formulated to be fed along with highly digestible fibre sources, like beet pulp or forage cubes. It is intended for all horse types.
Equine Junior® Complete Horse Supplement (Purina Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Purina Equine Junior Horse Feed is a pelleted feed for growing horses that have been weaned. It provides protein, calories, vitamins and minerals to support development.
Equine Senior Active (Purina)
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
SeniorSenior
Purina® Equine Senior® Active is a concentrate horse feed containing pelleted and extruded components. It provides 14% fibre and 10% fat content.
Equine Senior® Complete Horse Feed (Purina Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DentalDental
ImmunityImmunity
SeniorSenior
Purina Equine Senior is a complete feed in an easy-to-chew formulation targeted at older horses. It contains 14% crude protein, 5.5% fat, and 19% NSC.
Equinepower Cool Energy (O&T Farms)
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Equinepower Cool Energy by O&T Farms is a high fat (28.2%) weight gain supplement intended for all horse types.
EquinePOWER™ Horse Weight Gain Supplement
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
EquinePOWER™ is a weight gain supplement for horses containing canola, flaxseed, and alfalfa. It is designed to be fed as a top-dressing to horses requiring more calories in their diet.
EquineSaver (Figuerola Laboratories)
HealthHealth
HerbHerb
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
EquineSaver by Figuerola Laboratories is a supplement that contains over 300 nutrients and is intended to support overall health in all horse types.
Equinox (Probiotech)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HealthHealth
VitaminsVitamins
YeastYeast
Equinox from Probiotech is a supplement that contains antioxidants that can help protect against free radicals. It is also meant to reduce oxidative stress.
Equipride (Sweetpro)
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
PrebioticPrebiotic
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
SweetPro's EquiPride® loose meal is a complete vitamin and trace mineral supplement with no added molasses. It uses fermented ingredients to support gut health. It is suitable for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels.
Equishield SA Powder (KineticVet)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
VitaminsVitamins
Equishield SA Powder from KineticVet is a powdered additive that is made to assist horses with skin health, allergies, and immunity.
Equistages (DuMor)
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
ProbioticProbiotic
Equistages by DuMor is a pelleted feed intended to support overall health in all horse types.
EquiTub (Purina)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
UlcersUlcers
Purina® EquiTub® with ClariFly® Larvicide is a free-choice ration balancer in a tub format with added ingredients to support fly control. EquiTub is designed for mature horses on pasture or drylot.
EquiTum (AniMed)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
YeastYeast
AniMed's EquiTum is meant to support and aid in digestion while helping to maintain a healthy intestinal tract. EquiTum supplies microorganisms, and can provide energy for horses.
ERS Cubes (Dodson & Horrell)
FatFat
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
ERS Cubes by Dodson & Horrell is a feed designed for performance, specifically for those susceptible to gastric ulceration. This feed includes a low NSC level of 10%, amino acids to support muscle development, and a high level of vitamin E.
Essential (DePaolo Equine Concepts)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Essential by DePaolo Equine Concepts is a pelleted supplement that intends to promote healthy coat and hooves, and support a strong immune system. It contains ingredients such as L-Lysine, Biotin, and Vitamins A, B, D, and E.
Essential Balancer (Saracen Horse Feeds)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Saracen Essential Balancer is a complete pelleted ration formulated for horses in light work and needs a low-calorie diet. It contains low levels of sugars and starch.
Essential K GC Plus (Tribute)
JointsJoints
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Tribute Essential K GC Plus is a lower-inclusion ration balancer formulated with glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and MSM meant to support joint health.
Essential K w/ Fly Control (Tribute)
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Tribute Essential K with Fly Control is a low feeding-rate ration balancer with Diflubenzuron, which can regulate the emergence of common flies.
Essential Omega Blend (Triple Crown)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Essential Omega Blend by Triple Crown is intended for horses of all ages and work levels. It is especially beneficial for underweight and performance horses needing extra calories and energy. It is suitable for reducing inflammation and supporting healthy skin and coat.
EveryDayBalance (Enviro Equine)
PerformancePerformance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
EveryDayBalance by Enviro Equine is a flax-based vitamin and mineral supplement intended to support overall health and well-being in all horse types.
ÉvoluFib (Meunerie Soucy)
BroodmareBroodmare
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FoalFoal
VitaminsVitamins
ÉvoluFib from Meunerie Soucy is a complete pelleted feed. It is intended for foals and pregnant or lactating broodmares. It contains vitamins and minerals.
Evolution Elite (Purina)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Purina Evolution Elite is a multi-particle complete feed containing extruded and pelleted components. It is formulated with 13% protein and 8% fat for performance horses, breeding stallions, early gestation broodmares and hard keepers that need to gain weight.
Evolution Juvenile (Purina)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Evolution Juvenille is a multiparticle feed for growing horses made with pelleted and extruded components. It is designed to meet the nutritional needs of weanlings, yearlings and two-year olds.

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