From seed to food bowl: camelina is a superfood for your pets
•Posted on July 11 2025
At Ferme Oliméga , we don't just grow camelina—we carefully process it into natural, effective, and delicious products for your animals. Whether in the form of oil, treats, or meal, each ingredient has a story that begins in our fields in Quebec.
1. A local, sustainable culture designed with animal welfare in mind
It all begins in our fields in Saint-Édouard , where we cultivate camelina using responsible agricultural practices. This ancient plant is perfect for our climate and requires very few inputs.
Why is this important? Because a well-cultivated ingredient from the start results in a purer and more nutritious final product for your animals.
2. Harvesting and sorting: only the best are kept
Once ripe, the camelina is mechanically harvested, then carefully cleaned and sorted. Only the high-quality seeds, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and plant-based proteins—essential nutrients for your pets' coat, skin, joints, and overall vitality—are retained.
3. Cold-pressed: an oil that respects your animals' needs
The seeds are then cold-pressed in our workshop. This gentle process preserves all the natural properties of camelina:
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An excellent omega-3 / omega-6 ratio
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An oil that is more stable than linseed or fish oil
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No chemical transformation, no additives
The oil is then bottled in our formats suitable for dogs, cats, and horses . It pours easily over kibble or mash for a daily health boost!
4. Camelina meal: a functional ingredient for animals of all sizes
The press cake is what remains after the oil has been extracted. Rich in vegetable protein, fiber, and healthy fats, it's perfect for:
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Horses ( constant energy, coat, digestive support)
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The hens (plumage, egg production, vitality)
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Ruminants and goats (natural protein supplement)
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And of course, dogs , via our tasty treats!
We use it in particular in the manufacture of our hypoallergenic dog treats , where it is combined with insect proteins: a winning duo for digestion and skin.
5. Towards the bowl: simple, local and effective products
Whether in the form of oil to pour, cake to mix or treats to offer, our products are designed to easily integrate into your animals' daily diet .
The benefits reported by our clients:
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A softer, shinier coat
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Less stiffness in sport horses or older horses
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More regular egg laying in hens
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Fewer itches and allergies in dogs
A short, transparent, and 100% Quebec-based chain
All our products are processed on the farm, without intermediaries. This means we control every step — and you know exactly what you're feeding your animals .
At Ferme Oliméga , we believe that a healthy animal starts with simple, natural, and well-thought-out nutrition. And it all begins... with a tiny camelina seed.
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