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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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.

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• 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.

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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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