Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids must be balanced within the body in order for both to be effective. However, the traditional equine diet tends to provide a skewed ratio of these compounds.

Adding omega-3s to the diet from EPA and DHA has benefits that include anti-inflammatory effects, reproductive benefits, immune and bone benefits.

The richest source of omega-3 is a marine-derived source as this boasts the most favorable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio and includes the long-chain fatty acids EPA and DHA.

Resources

• Fish Oil Supplementation for Exercising Horses
• Fish Oil Supplements for Mares May Benefit Foals
• Fish Oils and Omega-3s: Source Matters
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Horse Health
• Cellular Mechanisms of Laminitis: Latest Research
• Knocking Out Inflammation in Horses with Omega-3s
• Research Report: Choose EO-3 for Optimal Omega-3 Supplementation
• Published Research: The Effect of Long-Chain Omega-3 Supplementation on Blood Serum Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Levels