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Location: West Texas | I have recently come across some information that I think it important to share with other horse people. There have been many cold pressed Camelina oils being sold to horse owners. The claims for camelina oil seem good, but upon investigation I have discovered that it is not approved for equine horse feed in the US, Canada, or Europe, probably others as well. Personally, I will not be feeding Camelina oil and I am recommending that others not feed it or at least be aware of the information. The reasons that it is not approved for use in horses are:
There are concerns over glucosinolates in the meal or oil. In fact, Camelina Meal, Extracted is obtained from processing Camelina sativa, which in the raw state, contains toxins: 9-Methylsulfinylnonyl glucosinolate, 10-Methylsulfinyldecyl glucosinolate, and 11-Methylsulfinylundecyl glucosinolate.
From what I can tell, there is a potential risk of reduced iodine absorbtion, thyroid gland issues, kidney and liver problems, and fertility concerns. If you are feeding one of the equine camelina oils, I am recommending you look into this and I think you will agree that it is not worth the risk of any potential issues.
Edited by Tdove 2016-05-19 2:32 PM
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Location: 31 lengths farms | I've never even heard of it, is it an additive to some feeds or sold as a supplement? And is that what it is marketed under Camelina Oil?
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The Advice Guru
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| So the excel eq is made mostly of this oil, it is manufactured in Ohio, so if it is not approved in the USA and Canada how is it made in Ohio and sold in th USA and Canada.
I am on my first gallon and thinking of buying another, now not so sure.
Can you message me the research you found or post it on here |
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Location: West Texas | I was looking into it as a feed ingredient, as I do with many ingredients. We were told by the CFIA (Candian FDA) that it was not legal to use in horse feed. I contacted the Texas State Chemist office and they informed me and double checked with the FDA. It is not FDA approved for horse feed. They supplied me with the technical information that I just shared, as to the FDA's concerns about the product. My understanding is the FDA regulates both feeds and supplements. I am regrettably sharing this information, because I was totally unaware of it. They told me that the oil must be heated and was only approved in limited amounts in some cattle and chicken feed. I am not commenting on how these oils are being sold, I don't know. Perhaps somehow they are legal, but I am saying that you cannot put those oils legally in any horse feed and sell it in the US or Canada. That is why you will not find camelina on any feed tag. To me, if is not approved in feeds, I wouldn't feed it as a top dress. That is up to you to decide if you want to.
Edited by Tdove 2016-05-19 2:19 PM
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| cheryl makofka - 2016-05-19 1:36 PM
So the excel eq is made mostly of this oil, it is manufactured in Ohio, so if it is not approved in the USA and Canada how is it made in Ohio and sold in th USA and Canada.
I am on my first gallon and thinking of buying another, now not so sure.
Can you message me the research you found or post it on here
This article says that it is approved for cattle feed in the US. It is also fed to chickens which we consume. 50,000 acres planted in Canada. The article also says that it has been used in Europe for about 3000 years. I think any problems would have been discovered by now. Note cited sources
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Location: Alberta, Canada | I'm also on my first gallon Cheryl :s only bought it for an older gelding who needed a pick me up. Think i'll steer clear of it after this! |
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| Is it ok for dogs? |
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| Camelina oil
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 oil facts 1.pdf (77KB - 302 downloads)
oil facts 2.pdf (83KB - 223 downloads)
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