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Hi Christine,
Most of the vegetables we eat have been genetically engineered in one form or another. The rapeseed has been genetically altered to produce a seed whose oil does not contain significant amounts of erucic acid.
This new seed is called canola.
However, to answer your question, you could add rice bran oil to flaxseed oil, which will boost the monounsaturates in your horse's diet. Corn oil is also a consideration, but only in small amounts since it is mostly omega 6s.
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Dr. Getty
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO