Q: Should I be worried about cyanide toxicity in raw flaxseed?

A: This is a common concern, but in practical terms, the risk is very low. Flaxseed does contain compounds that can release small amounts of cyanide during digestion, but the quantities typically fed to horses are far below toxic levels, especially when flax is heat-treated, cooked, or ground. Many commercial flaxseed products are already stabilised for this reason.