Reproduction

September 25, 2019
Watching Broodmare Weight in Late Pregnancy
What’s wrong with letting a broodmare gain a little extra weight during the last few months of gestation? A

June 27, 2019
Healthy Foals: Supporting the Intestinal Microbiome
In order to support growth, the foal’s gastrointestinal tract must be healthy, with a population of appropriate intestinal microbes

May 01, 2019
What Do I Feed My Pregnant Mare?
What is the best way to ensure your foal obtains the necessary nutrients for slow, steady growth? Guarantee the

April 03, 2019
Tips for Feeding the Orphaned Foal
Despite the best preparation and the highest level of care from mare owners, foals are occasionally orphaned.

February 15, 2019
Mare’s Milk: A Closer Look
How does mare’s milk stack up against other milk, say that from a cow or a goat?

August 07, 2018
Gestation Length Variation in Mares
Normal gestation length of mares can range from 320 to 360 days or longer. Could conception date, or even

August 02, 2018
Immunity of Foals: What Is Normal IgG?
Foals are born with an intact, though low-functioning, immune system. Because there is no transfer of immunoglobulins, including immunoglobulin

August 01, 2018
Healthy Skeletal Systems in Foals: The Vitamin K Factor
Though vitamin K may be forever linked with blood coagulation, its influence stretches beyond clotting to other body processes,

March 14, 2018
Breeding Stallions: Nutrition Matters
Priming a stallion’s weight for breeding season starts well before the first mare of the year requires semen. Like

January 24, 2018
Why Is Tall Fescue Problematic for Pregnant Mares?
While tall fescue serves as a useful forage for nonpregnant horses, pregnant mares consuming endophyte-infected tall fescue can suffer