Horses are often fed diets composed entirely of grain mixes and hay. Such diets are rich in omega-6 fatty acids but extremely low in omega-3 fatty acids. If vegetable oil is added to the ration, it further skews the ratio, with omega-6 fatty acids being overrepresented. To help counteract this imbalance, horses should be supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids, the richest sources of which are fish oils.

Damdare Bartar developed Linoferus, a linseed-derived oil that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Linoferus contains the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA.

Linoferus is intended to be fed to horses of all classes and working levels to improve the critical omega-3: omega-6 ratio in their diets.

Benefits
  • Omega-6 oils have a pro-inflammatory effect on joints, skin and hooves. By moving the balance of power to the Omega-3 oils inflammatory responses are reduced.
  • Omega 3 supplementation enhances red blood cell formation, suppleness and flexibility. There is an improvement in blood vessel strength, elasticity of connective tissue and membrane flexibility with Omega-3 supplementation.
  • Lung health improves due to decreased inflammation and improved blood circulation. This can be beneficial for horses with exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhaging.
  • Omega 3 supplementation increases insulin sensitivity. This increases the uptake and storage of glucose and ultimately the energy available to the horse.
  • Bone and lipid metabolism is improved when Omega 3 fatty acids are used.
  • Cartilage degradation and the pain and inflammation associated with degenerative joint disease such as arthritis is reduced with Omega 3 supplementation.
  • Anxiety and anti-stress responses are reduced with Omega-3 supplementation, including improvement in nervous system structure and function.
  • DHA-rich Omega 3 supplements are beneficial to the breeding stallion by enhancing fertility and improving sperm motility when the semen has been frozen.
Nutritional Analysis:
Digestible Energy 3.7 MJ
Omega-3, Alpha-Linoleic Acid 56 g
Omega-6, Linoleic Acid 16 g
Omega-9, Oleic Acid 17 g

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