Feedstuff Discovery - Linseed Meal

Linseed Meal

•  Grown primarily in north-central U.S.
• Produced by grinding the flakes that remain after oil is extracted from whole flaxseed.
• Used primarily in diets for ruminants and horses, with limited use in monogastric diets due to poor amino acid distribution.
• Has a laxative effect.

Average Nutrient Content

• Crude Protein = 32-35%
• Lysine = 1.0-1.2%
• Ruminant TDN = 73%
• Monogastric ME = 900 Kcal/lb

Physical Description - varies from light to dark brown color, small particle size, and a granular texture.