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Cereal grains (Oat, Barley, Corn, Wheat, Rice, etc.), as well as the oils from Sunflower, Corn, Rice Bran and Cottonseed, all contain high percentages of Omega 6 in relationship to their Omega 3 levels. All Omega 6 fatty acids are pro-inflammatory which help maintain the animal’s immune system and are beneficial during infection and sickness. However, if too many Omega 6 fatty acids are fed, an imbalance can occur, leading to an altered physiological state and potentially harmful inflammation in traumatized areas, i.e. joints. On the other hand, the Omega 3 fatty acids are potent, anti-inflammatory agents that help reduce pain and swelling and help return the horse’s system to normal function.
As with all nutrients, balance is the key. Table 1 shows which oils are best for the horse, in descending order of their Omega 3 levels, from top to bottom. The top four oil sources are the best to increase the Omega 3’s and the bottom three sources are the ones we do not recommend adding into your horse’s diet, because they could provide too many Omega 6’s, without adequate Omega 3’s. Fortunately, we are now beginning to recognize the detrimental effects that these imbalances can cause the horse and recommend staying away from these “unbalanced” sources of fatty acids (oils).http://www.hanoverian.org/ahs_media/downloads/articles/KapperNutritionArticle_Part2.pdf

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Cereal grains (Oat, Barley, Corn, Wheat, Rice, etc.), as well as the oils from Sunflower, Corn, Rice Bran and
Cottonseed, all contain high percentages of Omega 6 in relationship to their Omega 3 levels. All Omega 6 fatty acids are
pro-inflammatory which help maintain the animal’s immune system and is beneficial during infection and sickness.
However, if too many Omega 6 fatty acids are fed, an imbalance can occur, leading to an altered physiological state and
potentially harmful inflammation.http://www.prognutrition.com/PDF_Files/PN%20Omega%203's%20in%20Equine%20Diets-d.pdf