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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.
Evolution Maternity (Purina)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Purina Evolution Maternity is a pelleted and extruded feed intended for late gestation and lactating broodmares and nursing and growing foals. Energy sources include corn, soy hulls, beet pulp, alfalfa meal, and flaxseeds.
Evolution Senior (Purina)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Gut HealthGut Health
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
SeniorSenior
Purina Evolution Senior is a low glycemic pelleted and extruded horse feed intended for mature horses 15 years of age and older. it contains prebiotics, probiotics, yeast culture, and a balance of amino acids to help maintain ideal gut health.
Exceed 6-way (MVP)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Gut HealthGut Health
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
Exceed 6-way from MVP is intended for joint, gastric, muscle, coat, hoof, and digestive health support. Some of the active ingredients include hyaluronic acid, MSM, biotin, zinc, copper, amino acids, probiotics, prebiotics, and a variety of herbs.
Exceed 6-Way Pellet (MVP)
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
MuscleMuscle
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Exceed 6-Way is a pelleted horse supplement containing MSM, glucosamine, hydrolyzed collagen, and yucca schidigera extract. It is formulated to support joints, hoof health, gut, and hair coat.
EZium Chelated Magnesium Supplement
CalmingCalming
ExerciseExercise
RecoveryRecovery
StressStress
EZium is a magnesium glycinate supplement, which is a chelated source of the essential mineral magnesium. Minerals supplied in amino acid chelates are better absorbed by the horse's body.
Fab Fiber Plus (McCauley’s)
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
Fab Fiber Plus from McCauley's is a textured feed intended for performance horses. It contains 17% fiber, 12% fat, and 12% protein.
Farrier’s Choice (Advanced Biological Concepts)
DigestionDigestion
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Farrier's Choice from Advanced Biological Concepts is a pelleted vitamin and mineral supplement. This supplement can contribute to proper digestion and hoof health and growth.
Fast Fibre (Allen & Page)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
IngredientIngredient
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Fast Fibre from Allen & Page is a low-energy horse feed. Fast Fibre is high in fibre with a low NSC content (7.5%). Fast Fibre is recommended to be fed soaked.
Fat Cat (Vapco)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
EnergyEnergy
ToplineTopline
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
FAT-CAT is an equine supplement designed to support weight gain, shiny coats and hoof health. It contains corn oil, flaxseed oil, protein sources, biotin and several fermentation products.
Fat Maxx (Strictly Equine)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Fat Maxx by Strictly Equine is a top dressing supplement, intended to meet nutritional requirements for horses daily needs. It is intended to support weight and improve coat quality.
Fertility EQ (Equi-lete)
BroodmareBroodmare
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
StallionStallion
Fertility EQ by Equi-lete is supplement containing omega-3 fatty acids, it is intended to support reproductive health in stallions and mares.
Fertility for Stallions (NAF Equine)
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
StallionStallion
VitaminsVitamins
Fertility for Stallions by NAF Equine is a powdered horse supplement intended for stallions that is meant to support sperm health, libido, and sperm quality.
Ferto-LAC3 Mare Pellets (Havens Horsefeed)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Ferto-LAC3 Mare Pellets is a high-energy equine feed for broodmares and foals. It contains added calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium to support development and milk production.
Fiber Boost (Ark Nutrition)
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Ark Nutrition Fiber Boost is a concentrated fiber source with added vitamins and minerals. It has low sugar and starch content, suitable for metabolic horses.
FiberEdge (Advantage Edge)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FiberFiber
Grain FreeGrain Free
NutrientsNutrients
FiberEdge by Advantage Edge is a cereal grain-free, beet-pulp-based, textured feed high in fat that intends to support sport and race horses requiring special diets. It contains elevated levels of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.
Fiberforce (Cavalor)
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Fiberforce by Cavalor is a high-fiber feed made with alfalfa stems to encourage chewing and buffer stomach acid. It is targeted to horses with gastrointestinal problems such as gastric ulcers. It has an NSC value of 8%.
Fiberforce Gastro (Cavalor)
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
UlcersUlcers
Fiberforce Gastro by Cavalor is a textured feed intended for horses prone to ulcers or stomach problems.
Fibre O Plus (Brooks Feeds)
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
FiberFiber
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Fibre O Plus is a textured performance feed for horses with higher energy demands. It provides added calories from beet pulp and fat sources such as flax and rice bran.
Fibre Performance (Dodson & Horrell)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Fibre Performance by Dodson & Horrell is a feed for the adult horse, providing a high-level fiber of 13%. This feed also includes a high amount of protein of 13%, with added electrolytes and amino acids to support performance.
Fibre Plus Nuggets (Baileys Horse Feeds)
DentalDental
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
Fibre Plus Nuggets by Baileys Horse Feeds is intended for horses and ponies with poor dental health that struggles to consume long fiber forages. This feed has 22.5% fiber.
Fibre-Lite Forage Replacer (Brooks)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
SeniorSenior
Fibre-Lite Forage Replacer is a pelleted feed containing 25% fibre from digestible sources such as soy hulls, wheat shorts, alfalfa meal, and beet pulp. It can be used as a partial hay replacer or for horses with lower energy requirements.
Fibregest (GWF Nutrition)
DentalDental
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Fibregest by GWF Nutrition is a pelleted horse feed that is non-soak, non-heating conditioning feed intended to sustain horses and ponies in all levels of work.
Fibreplus Cubes (TopSpec)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Fibreplus Cubes from TopSpec is a horse feed ideal for easy keepers and seniors who have trouble chewing. This feed supports muscle development and a healthy digestive system.
Fibromega Cubed (Meunerie Benjamin)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Fibromega Cubed from Meunerie Benjamin is a complete feed that is high in fiber. It is intended to help with gastric health, coat and hoof health, and immunity.
Fifteen Plus (Equine Premium)
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Fifteen Plus by Equine Premium is a supplement intended for senior horses. It is designed to support gut, immune, and joint health.
Finisher 14 (McCauley’s Equine Formulas)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
FoalFoal
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Finisher 14™ is a textured feed designed for performance horses and preparing sale horses. It provides high levels of vegetable oil and beet pulp to promote a healthy coat appearance.
Finishing Touch (Masterfeeds)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Masterfeeds Finishing Touch is a high-fat pelleted horse supplement that is used to promote weight gain or to provide fat as an energy source. It can be top-dressed on feed to increase the calorie density of the diet.
Fire-Fighter Non-GMO (Daily Dose Equine)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Fire-Fighter Non-GMO by Daily Dose Equine is a low NSC (10%) forage balancer intended for picky eaters needing to lose weight and horses with sensitive stomachs.
Fish Oil (AniMed)
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
StaminaStamina
VitaminsVitamins
This cold-water fish oil from AniMed is a source of vitamins A and D and fatty acids. This oil is intended to support a healthy immune system, joint health, strength and stamina.
Fish Oil Factor (Stride Animal Health) – [Discontinued]
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Fish Oil Factor is a supplement that contains fat, omega-3s and fatty acids. It is meant to aid in coat and skin health as well as hoof health. It can be fed to breeding and growing horses.
Flax Appeal (Brooks Feeds)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
FatFat
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Flax Appeal is a high-energy top dressing that provides elevated levels of fat and protein primarily from flaxseed and soybean. Flax Appeal is formulated for weight gain, horses in light to heavy work, or if omega-3’s are needed.
Flax Oil
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Flax oil is a plant-based source of essential fatty acids, including alpha linolenic acid (ALA) - an omega-3 fatty acid. This polyunsaturated fatty acid can help to improve the omega 3:6:9 ratio in the equine diet.
Flax Plus Balancer (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
EnergyEnergy
ToplineTopline
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Flax Plus Balancer is cereal and soya-free formula for horses and ponies needing better condition. Ideal for those in light to moderate work. It contains 19% protein, 8% fat, and 10.6% fibre.
Flax Seed – Fresh Ground
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Fresh ground flaxseed is a source of the omega-3 fatty acid, Alpha Linoleic Acid (ALA). Flaxseed is low in sugars and starches and provides cool energy. To prevent rancidity, fresh ground flaxseed should be fed immediately after grinding.
Flax Seed Meal (AniMed)
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
This flax seed meal from AniMed is a source of micro and macro nutrients. It is a supplemental feed that contains omega 3 and 6 fatty acids that can be added to a normal feed ration.
Flaxin 3 (Meal) (MVP)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Flaxin 3 by MVP is a premixed supplement that provides a source of calcium and phosphorus with ingredients such as whole ground stabilized flax, minerals, and probiotics.
Flaxseed, Whole (Modesto Milling)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
Modesto’s whole organic flaxseed is a feed that provides a high level of fat, protein, and energy. Flaxseed contains omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid. It is beneficial to grind whole flaxseed while fresh to improve digestibility.
Flex Wafer (Majesty’s)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Flex Wafer's are designed to provide horses and ponies with essential nutrients to promote healthy joints.
Flex XT Wafer (Majesty’s)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Flex XT is a supplement intended to help promote healthy joints in horses and ponies.
Flex+Max (Absorbine)
ExerciseExercise
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Flex+Max by Absorbine is an equine joint health supplement that contains glucosamine, MSM, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin, and Boswellia serrata. It also include fat from flaxseed and rice bran.
FlexiBalance (Simple System Horse Feeds)
HerbHerb
IngredientIngredient
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
FlexiBalance is a forage balancer for horses and ponies who require additional joint support. It is 100% plant-derived with added vitamins, minerals & prebiotics.
Foal & Weanling (McCauley’s Equine Formulas)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
McCauley's Foal & Weanling is a pelleted feed for foals and growing horses. It is formulated to support gut development and to help transition foals from milk to feed.
Foal and Yearling Mix (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DigestionDigestion
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Foal and Yearling Mix is a textured feed for young and growing stock. It can be used as a creep feed or supplemental feed for yearlings. It contains 16.6% protein, 6.2% fat, and 6.1% fibre.
Foal Creep Pellets (Baileys Horse Feeds)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Foal Creep Pellets by Baileys Horse Feeds is intended for orphaned foals and suckling foals. This pelleted feed contains milk proteins and micronized cereals efficiently utilized by the foals developing Gastrointestinal tract.
Foal Foundation (Tribute Equine)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
PrebioticPrebiotic
ProbioticProbiotic
Tribute Foal Foundation™ is a milk-based pellet for foals up to three months of age to supplement the nutrients provided in mare's milk. The smaller pellet size helps to transition the foal to solid feeds.
Foal Gold Classic (St.Hippolyt)
Bone HealthBone Health
DigestionDigestion
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Foal Gold Classic by St.Hippolyt is a feed intended to support foal development and is recommended to be used up until the age of two.
Foal Starter (Buckeye)
EnergyEnergy
FoalFoal
PrebioticPrebiotic
ProteinProtein
Buckeye Foal Starter is a milk-based pellet that can be used as a free-choice transition or creep feed for foals under three months of age. It provides digestible fibre and protein sources.
Fohlengold BoneCare (St.Hippolyt)
Bone HealthBone Health
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
JointsJoints
Fohlengold BoneCare by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement intended to support stable bone growth in foals and young horses.
Fohlengold Muesli (St.Hippolyt)
Bone HealthBone Health
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
ImmunityImmunity
Fohlengold Muesli by St.Hippolyt is a muesli intended to support the immune system and balanced growth of foals.
ForagE+ Performance Horse Feed (Forage Horse Feed)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
ForagE+ is a high fibre feed that can serve as the sole forage source in mature horse diets. It contains alfalfa meal, beet pulp, and flax as the primary fibre sources.

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