What is Flax seed?Is it the one given to horses?

Answer 1

I don't know what it is, but I can tell you that it IS the same thing we feed horses. Flax seed should NEVER be ingested raw & whole because the end of the seed is so sharp & can cause rips & tears in the stomach & esophagus & intestines of both humans & horses. I always grind mine in a coffee mill just to be on the safe side. My trainer always thought this was strange, but I wasn't going to chance anything when it comes to a million dollar animal! I feel the same way about myself...why chance it?

Answer 2

I'm not sure about if it is feed to horses or not but flax seed is often used as a nutritional supplement. It can be purchased in two forms: Flax seeds (milled) or Flax Oil (in pill form).
Flax seed/oil is high in Omega 3/6/9 fatty acids. Flax seeds are also a great source of dietary fiber. I mix the seeds in with oatmeal or just stick with the pills to help keep my skin healthy (I also drink lots of water and take vitamin E).

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Answer 3

Flax seed comes from the flax plant. For humans, you grind it up and it is a very good fiber source and omega 3 source. I don't know enough about horses to tell you if it is the one given to them.

Answer 4

i exploit golden flax, extra high priced yet a lot extra suited high quality, and that i soak it in chilly water then blend with feed. They like it. I grind it first commonly, because it has extra suited nutritional fee then, yet on occasion i will not be able to difficulty. i think of the cheap brown flax they sell as horse feed must be boiled, as quickly as you have long previous with the aid of that and ruined a saucepan and made a large number you'l desire you may offered the golden

Answer 5

flax seed is a fiber-filled seed. i dont think it is fed to horses, but i know that people eat it.