Topspec Linseed Mash Horse Feed 20kg

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TopSpec Linseed Mash is a blend of conditioning ingredients, with an emphasis on linseed providing substantial levels of oil and protein and including the all-important muco-polysaccharides. Oatbran provides good levels of super-fibres and has been proven to be sympathetic to the horse's digestive system. My horse looked fantastic on topspec fibre plus cubes along with senior balancer, he put weight on in about a month, unfortunately he was a fussy sod and went off it after 18 months was gutted. He loved to give me problems finding feed he would eat, think we tried them all.

TopSpec Linseed Mash is a highly palatable mash which combines the best of traditional knowledge with modern technology. Rich in linseed and oatbran this mash contains just 12% starch yet the scattering of flaked maize and flaked peas lends a mix-like appearance to this flavoursome mash. If omega 6 are converted to these substances they create pro-inflammatory prostaglandins whereas omega 3 create anti-inflammatory ones. TopSpec Linseed Mash is designed to be fed with any TopSpec feed balancer or an appropriate TopSpec supplement as it does not contain any added vitamins or trace-elements. This combination can be mixed with any other horse feed including alfalfa/grass chops. One of the ways in which TopSpec Linseed Mash is superior to most straights however, is that it is supplemented with the major minerals calcium, sodium and magnesium.TopSpec Linseed Mash is a blend of conditioning ingredients, with an emphasis on linseed providing substantial levels of oil and protein and including the all-important muco-polysaccharides. Oatbran provides good levels of super-fibres and has been proven to be sympathetic to the horse’s digestive system. TopSpec Linseed Mash should be soaked in cool or warm water for 5 minutes prior to feeding, with equal parts of dry mash to water.

Linseed Mash combines the best of traditional knowledge with modern technology. Rich in linseed and oatbran this mash contains just 11% starch yet the scattering of flaked maize and flaked peas lends a mix-like appearance to this irresistible mash. Micronized linseed has become a popular feed for horses. Fifty years ago, linseed for horses was in the form of a linseed mash and horse owners had to boil it for hours themselves. Today, micronized linseed is a much more convenient option and it can be fed as a straight or included in horse feed as an ingredient. But what is linseed and why is it so popular? Essential fatty acids include chains of carbon atoms joined together; long chains contain 12 or more carbon atoms.

Heaven for the Hindgut

Essential fatty acids are often referred to as omega 3 or omega 6. The number refers to the position of the first double bond in the chain; omega 3s have the double bond linked to the third carbon atom whereas in omega 6 it is linked to the 6th carbon atom. The fatty acids in cell membranes can be released and transformed into chemical messengers such as prostaglandins and thromboxanes. Top spec and D&H are not good balancers. Their spec is not ideal. Advising feeding a good doer EMS horse/pony with alfa oil and then saracens recovery mash is asking for trouble! Linseed Mash is a blend of conditioning ingredients, with an emphasis on linseed providing substantial levels of intracellular oil and protein and including the all-important muco-polysaccharides. Oatbran provides good levels of super-fibres and has been proven to be sympathetic to the horse’s digestive system. Feeding this mash with an appropriate TopSpec Feed Balancer or supplement will result in horses glistening with health.