Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) – a fatty acid-rich seed as part of the horse and dog diet

Black cumin is also known as love-in-a-mist or nigella. The seed is a traditionally used plant-based raw material whose use in animal feeding is based on its fatty acid composition and the plant's natural compounds. Black cumin is suitable for use as part of a balanced diet for horses and dogs, especially when you want to supplement the diet with seed- and oil-based raw materials.

The black seeds of the plant are used, which are rich in fat and protein as well as compounds naturally found in plants. It is not a base feed, but a considered addition as part of the overall diet, often on a seasonal basis.

Fatty acids as part of the diet

Black cumin seed is particularly rich in omega-6 fatty acids. Fatty acids are an essential part of the body's normal structure and belong to the basic nutrients in the diet.

In nature, fatty acids are obtained especially from seeds and plant oils, and they are part of the diet when attention is focused on the overall balance of skin, coat, and dietary fat composition. Black cumin is therefore often used periodically as part of a diet where the aim is to diversify the intake of fatty acids.

Average fatty acid composition:

• Omega-3: approx. 2 %

• Omega-6: approx. 55 %

• Omega-9: approx. 3 %

The phytochemical composition and nutritional properties of black cumin (Nigella sativa) have been discussed in numerous scientific publications. Studies are used for understanding the background information and the known composition of the plant, not as a basis for medical or health claims.

Seasonal use and environmental factors

Black cumin is often used in feeding on a seasonal basis, especially during the indoor feeding season, when the stable environment, dustiness, and air quality become more prominent factors. During this time, the diet is often diversified with seeds and plant-based raw materials.

Nutritional content: crude protein approx. 33 %, crude fat approx. 15 %, crude fibre approx. 7 %, ash approx. 6 %
In addition, the seed contains natural compounds of the plant as part of its normal structure.

Dosage:

Horse (approx. 500 kg):
50–150 g per day as part of the diet

Measurement guide:
1 tbsp ≈ 10 g

Always start with a small dose and increase if needed.

Composition: 100 % black cumin seed (Nigella sativa).
No additives

Background information

The phytochemical composition and nutritional properties of black cumin (Nigella sativa) have been discussed in numerous scientific publications. Studies are used for understanding the background information and the known composition of the plant, not as a basis for medical or health claims.