Effect of linseed oil on the horse
Many horse owners feed their horses oil, including linseed oil. This is of course not fed pure, but mixed with the feed. That might sound strange now, but it actually has a special effect.
What effect does the oil have on horses?
The horse's organism has a certain resemblance to that of humans. For this reason, the following facts also apply to the horse:
- Every horse needs minerals, vitamins and trace elements.
- The vitamins are divided into fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins.
- Note that the body can only process the fat-soluble vitamins if the body has enough fat to process it.
- For this reason, oil is often added to horse feed so that the vitamins can be better absorbed by the body. These are mainly vitamins A, D, E and K.
- Also, keep in mind that oil is a good source of energy. This means that you could reduce the basic feed (i.e. concentrate) accordingly if you did Lining Mix in oil. Of course, it is not allowed to feed several liters per day, but only a small amount.
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The importance of linseed oil
Of course, you could feed your horse any type of vegetable oil. But linseed oil has a special effect:
- It has a high proportion of unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. These are usually missing in the grain or the ratio between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in concentrated feed is disturbed, resulting in an excess of omega-6 fatty acids.
- Also note that linseed oil has another effect: it helps fight inflammation and allergic reactions. It also helps in the renewal of skin cells.
- If your horse receives a lot of concentrated feed, the liver could (but does not have to) become overloaded. This is caused by the mostly relatively high protein content in concentrate. In this case, linseed oil would help the liver to break down the protein that is not required without harming the horse's body.
- Remember that 300 milliliters of a good quality linseed oil can replace roughly one liter of oats. So you could save oats and help your horse with digestion.
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