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Re: [RC] [RC] [RC] sweet itch/flax seed - Michelle Fink

Hi,

I have a pony who feels like a braille novel during summer from bug bites -
his neck and shoulders get bumpy.   This year I've tried flax seed + MSM and
that seems to be helping.  He still has a few bumps, but they aren't
accumulating like they have previously.  His face and ears don't have rub
spots from him itching, either.

As far as linseed meal goes, Jessica Jahiel has a good article on why
linseed meal isn't as good as grinding up flax seeds yourself:
http://www.horse-sense.org/archives/linseed_meal.htm

The gist is that the oils are extracted with solvents from the linseed meal,
so there is very little oil left in the meal that is sold as feed.

Happy Trails,
Michelle
(Colorado)


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