Our Flax-Free Feed Standard
Dos Lobos Ranch excludes flax from the supplemental feed used for our pigs and turkeys. This is a ranch sourcing and formulation standard—not a claim that flax is universally harmful or that every other responsible farm must make the same choice. We have the opportunity to exclude it because our mill excludes it. The reasoning behind excluding is research supported for health related reasons.
Why Ingredient Specificity Matters
Broad labels such as “natural” or “pasture-raised” do not explain the ration. Naming excluded ingredients lets customers compare farms and decide which production standards align with their preferences.
Why No Flax?
Some consumers report food sensitivities to meats that have been fed a flax seed ration in their diet. Others are trying to find solutions to health problems by the process of ingredient elimination. We put this page together because we have had customers call and specifically ask if we feed our animals a ration that contains flax. Other issues include possible shelf-life being shortened, taste profile changes, and the added expense of the inclusion of flax in the feed.
Pasture Does Not Replace Balanced Feed
Pigs and turkeys benefit from outdoor access and forage, but they still need balanced species- and life-stage-appropriate nutrition. Removing an ingredient requires a ration that continues to meet energy, protein, amino-acid, mineral, and vitamin needs.
Avoiding Unsupported Health Claims
Feed choices can influence production and animal nutrition, but the composition of a finished food depends on the whole ration, genetics, season, management, processing, cut, and sampling. We do not promise a specific human-health outcome from one excluded ingredient.
Compare the Full Standard
Read our complete feed standards, the corn-free and soy-free pork guide, or shop current Kunekune pork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is flax always bad for livestock?
No. We describe our own feed standard and do not claim flax is universally inappropriate for every species, farm, or formulation.
Does flax-free mean pasture-only?
No. Pigs and turkeys receive balanced supplemental feed along with pasture access and forage.
Is your feed certified organic?
We describe the ingredients and exclusions we can verify without implying a certification that does not apply.
Can feed formulas change?
Supply and animal needs can change. Material changes that affect a published claim should be evaluated and communicated.