Reproduction

Broodmare nutrition is important for two reasons: keeping the mare in good health and producing a vigorous foal that is prepared Read more

In many species, it is already known that any reduction in growth rate in utero has long-term repercussions. Read more

Nutrition of the mare during pregnancy and the young foal in the month after birth are also critical to proper development Read more

Horses are designed to eat small amounts at a time, with forage always available for nibbling. Research on feed Read more

It is common, though most often incorrect, to attribute many fertility problems in the broodmare to vitamin deficiencies. This Read more

As a mare passes her fifth month of pregnancy, her need for some nutrients exceeds what she can get Read more

Broodmares that are nursing a foal are “eating for two,” or maybe even “eating for three” if they have Read more

While geldings and barren mares are not harmed by ingesting ergovaline, late-pregnant mares who eat contaminated fescue hay are Read more

To feed the broodmare correctly during pregnancy, it is important to understand that the fetus does not grow at Read more

The domesticated stallion may never go hungry, but he is usually confined in a small area; fed two meals Read more