Don’t Miss Upcoming Broodmare Nutrition Webinar with Dr. Peter Huntington

The Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance (ITA), in conjunction with Kentucky Equine Research, will host a free webinar focusing on broodmare nutrition on Thursday, February 4, starting at 11:00 AM AEDT..

The webinar will focus on proper nutrition practices for breeders and farm managers for all stages of the broodmare’s reproductive cycle—from preconception through lactation. The information will be presented by Peter Huntington, B.V.Sc., M.A.C.V.Sc., an external lecturer and examiner at the University of Melbourne Veterinary Science program and director of equine nutrition for Kentucky Equine Research Australasia.

“A lot of stars need to be aligned to both achieve pregnancy and maintain it. Horses are notoriously challenging to routinely breed successfully compared to many other mammals, with foaling rates of only about 60-70%,” explains Huntington. “In addition to feeding high-quality, forage-based diets to achieve and maintain an appropriate body condition score, micronutrient balance, especially the trace minerals copper, zinc and selenium, and nutritional supplements also need to be considered.”

The webinar is open to everyone looking to continue their education and provide the best care for their broodmares. Register now on ITA’s Facebook page.

“We are excited to partner with Kentucky Equine Research to provide more education for Indiana breeders and owners,” says Crystal Chapple, D.V.M., president of ITA. “This is what this group is dedicated to do—educate and encourage breeding and racing of Thoroughbreds in Indiana. We are thankful that Kentucky Equine Research is willing to work with us on this mission.”