Linseed or flaxseed as we call it, can provide valuable nutrition to a horse’s diet.
- Low sugar, Low starch, safe for laminitics, insulin resistant and cushings horses.
- 100% New Zealand grown and harvested
- Excellent source of vitamins and minerals
- Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9 essential fatty acids
- High in dietary fibre—to help support digestion
- Gluten free and low GI
- Rich source of lignans—a phytoestrogen for hormonal and immune system balance
- Quality source of protein
- Balances inflammation and supports joint health
- Nourishes skin, hair and hooves
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How to feed:
- Boiling linseeds may destroy some vitamins and fatty acids.
- We recommend grinding down to break the outer husk and assist digestion
- Blend into the feed as part of a balanced diet
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- 150g of seeds well ground should supply approximately 40ml of oil.
- For horses poor or restricted pasture or with inflammatory conditions, it is suggested to supplement at 120-170g/day for an average-sized horse.
- For coat and skin health, just 50g daily may help.
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Nutritional Benefits:
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Linseeds contain over 50% unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties and promote overall health.
- Protein and Vitamins: Linseeds are rich in protein, folic acid, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, selenium, and various vitamins.
- Digestive Support: The seeds provide natural mucilages that support stomach and intestinal mucous membranes. This makes it a safe source of nutrition and may assist horses with digestive issues, diarrhea and colic.
- this information is not a remedy for ill health, please consult a veterinarian or seek expert nutrition advice if your animal appears to be unwell
