Micronised Linseed is a rich natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids, high in protein (23%), high in oil (35%), low in starch and sugar, and a good source of gel-forming soluble fibre. Omega-3 fatty acids are part of the essential fatty acid group that must be present in the horse's diet as they cannot be manufactured within the body.
Horses are naturally adapted to a diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids relative to Omega-6. Grazing is the best natural source of Omega-3 fats, yet many horses spend limited time on pasture and live predominantly on hay or haylage, which is low in Omega-3. This can result in the Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio becoming imbalanced. Supplementing with Micronised Linseed can help contribute to a more balanced fatty acid profile in the diet.
Raw linseed contains the enzyme Linase, which in moist conditions can trigger the release of hydrogen cyanide. Micronisation enhances feed value and palatability and destroys Linase, making it safe for inclusion in feed.
Key Ingredient
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Micronised Linseed — A rich natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids included to contribute to normal immune function, normal joint and ligament health, normal gastrointestinal function, normal respiratory health, normal cardiovascular health, normal skin health, normal coat condition, and normal temperament. Also a good source of protein and gel-forming soluble fibre to contribute to normal digestive tract health.
Nutritional Support For
- Horses on hay or haylage-based diets with limited access to fresh pasture
- Horses requiring nutritional support for normal coat condition and skin health
- Horses requiring nutritional support for normal joint and ligament health
- Horses requiring nutritional support for normal digestive tract health
- Horses requiring nutritional support for normal respiratory and cardiovascular health
- Horses sensitive to biting insects
- Senior horses and good doers with specific nutritional needs
- All horses and ponies as part of a balanced feeding programme
General Benefits
- Contributes to normal Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acid balance in the diet
- Contributes to normal immune function
- Contributes to normal joint and ligament health
- Contributes to normal skin health and normal coat condition
- Contributes to normal digestive tract health via gel-forming soluble fibre
- Contributes to normal respiratory and cardiovascular health
- Contributes to normal temperament
- Rich natural source of protein (23%) and oil (35%)
- Low in starch and sugar
- Micronised for safety, enhanced palatability, and improved feed value
