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How to Make Ground Flaxseed for Horses
As a supplement, flaxseed offers many benefits to horses: It is high in omega 3 fatty acids, it provides natural immunity system support and helps normal development of the brain, eyes and nerves, and it promotes hoof health. Flaxseed also encourages normal growth and development of young horses and has natural anti-inflammatory properties. Since it contains 30 to 32 percent protein and 1 to 5 percent fat, it helps add gloss and bloom to the coat. While whole flaxseed can be purchased at little cost, grinding it makes it more more digestible.
Things You'll Need
Instructions
Measure out 4 to 8 ounces of flaxseed. Horses should eat no more than 8 ounces of flaxseed per day, so divide the amount of flaxseed by the number of feedings.
Place the desired amount into the coffee grinder. Grind the flaxseed until it is a light brown or tan color. Be sure that all seeds are ground by shaking the grinder lightly.
Add the ground seed to your horse's grain and feed. |