Micronised Linseed: Linseeds are the seeds of the flax plant. Micronizing is a processing method that uses infra-red wavelength as a source of energy, it is a highly reliable, consistent and short time high temperature process, that uses humidity, heat and mechanical pressure, to achieve the conditions essential for optimum cooking and starch gelatinisation, with minimum loss of water. Linseed is a safe feed to supplement and will help many horses. Micronised linseed is widely available, extremely palatable and does not need additional cooking, as in the old days. Omegas 3,6 and 9 and Micronised Linseed Increase Forage - Decrease Concentrates. The benefits of feeding micronised linseed are that it’s lower in sugar and starch (horses don’t digest starch too well). High in slow-release calories and protein. Can be fed with other feed. Gel forming fibre that can help with digestion and therefore help with the prevention of gastric ulcers. A useful feed if your horse is not on any grass. Rich in omega oils 3, 6 essential and 9 non-essential. High in Omega 3. Not feeding fish oils. Grass and hay provides plenty of omega 3 and less omega 6. Ongoing studies worldwide are being conducted into the benefits of omega 3 in the horses diet. The little bit of fat found in forages, particularly fresh pasture is naturally high in ALA (omega 3), whereas oils from grains and concentrated feeds tend to be higher in LA (omega 6).
Claimed benefits of Omega 3:
• Helps your horse’s joints and connective tissues to heal and recover from the stress of exercise, this improves the recovery rate after training and competition.
• Promotes a healthy, glossy coat.
• Stronger and faster growing hooves, useful for horses and ponies with slow-growing hooves.
• Boosts the horse’s immune system.
• Good for the respiratory system.
• Can help calm the temperament of excitable horses.
• Maintains supple joints.
• Assists the correct development of the equine nervous system, brain,
muscles, and skeleton
• Repairs & maintains cellular walls.
• Anti-inflammatory can act like “Bute.”
• Aids wound healing.
• Supports a healthy heart and blood circulation.
• Has anti-allergic properties.
• Encourages strong metabolism.
Omegas 3 and 6 work together in a yin-yang style.
Omega 6 is responsible for causing inflammation and immune system reactions, which are necessary for fighting off infections and stabilising injuries.
Concentrates are over-loaded in omega 6 and university studies believe horses react to too much omega 6, developing brain issues such as spookiness, unmanageability, cribbing, anxiety, joint problems, premature arthritis and injuries that fail to heal 100%. Omega 9 fats are the most abundant in nature and the horse can manufacture them in their body. Micronised linseed is also a good source of copper, phosphate, selenium and magnesium.
Claimed benefits of Omega 3:
• Helps your horse’s joints and connective tissues to heal and recover from the stress of exercise, this improves the recovery rate after training and competition.
• Promotes a healthy, glossy coat.
• Stronger and faster growing hooves, useful for horses and ponies with slow-growing hooves.
• Boosts the horse’s immune system.
• Good for the respiratory system.
• Can help calm the temperament of excitable horses.
• Maintains supple joints.
• Assists the correct development of the equine nervous system, brain,
muscles, and skeleton
• Repairs & maintains cellular walls.
• Anti-inflammatory can act like “Bute.”
• Aids wound healing.
• Supports a healthy heart and blood circulation.
• Has anti-allergic properties.
• Encourages strong metabolism.
Omegas 3 and 6 work together in a yin-yang style.
Omega 6 is responsible for causing inflammation and immune system reactions, which are necessary for fighting off infections and stabilising injuries.
Concentrates are over-loaded in omega 6 and university studies believe horses react to too much omega 6, developing brain issues such as spookiness, unmanageability, cribbing, anxiety, joint problems, premature arthritis and injuries that fail to heal 100%. Omega 9 fats are the most abundant in nature and the horse can manufacture them in their body. Micronised linseed is also a good source of copper, phosphate, selenium and magnesium.