Reproduction

Much emphasis is placed on the foals during the weaning process, and little attention is often paid to the Read more

Scientists hypothesized that mares supplemented daily with arginine would have increased uterine blood flow, which would hasten clearance of Read more

Scientists at the University of Florida hypothesized that mares supplemented daily with arginine would have increased uterine blood flow, Read more

Weaning is a stressful time for foals. While mares are often ready to say good-bye to their rowdy charges, Read more

Many horse owners and managers know that omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids play important roles as precursors in the production of local hormones Read more

Mare’s milk provides all the nutritional needs of foals in the first six to eight weeks of life. By Read more

Well-fed lactating mares can produce the equivalent of 2-4% of their body weight in milk daily during the first Read more

Energy demands for lactation are among the highest for horses. Read more

Body condition of mares can affect reproductive efficiency. For optimal efficiency, mares should be maintained at a body condition Read more

Horses that have decreased access to good-quality green pasture or hay will benefit from vitamin E supplementation to prevent Read more