Reproduction

October 23, 2014
Feeding Broodmares: Free Guidelines from KER
Broodmare nutrition is important for two reasons: keeping the mare in good health and producing a vigorous foal that is prepared

September 22, 2014
Fetal Growth and Nutrition in Embryo Transfer Programs
In many species, it is already known that any reduction in growth rate in utero has long-term repercussions.

May 08, 2014
Broodmare Trace Mineral Levels Affect Colostrum Quality
Nutrition of the mare during pregnancy and the young foal in the month after birth are also critical to proper development

April 25, 2014
Study Links Feed Management and Reproductive Success in Horses
Horses are designed to eat small amounts at a time, with forage always available for nibbling. Research on feed

February 03, 2014
Nutritional Concerns for Broodmares
It is common, though most often incorrect, to attribute many fertility problems in the broodmare to vitamin deficiencies. This

October 25, 2013
Supplementing Diets for Late-Pregnant Broodmares
As a mare passes her fifth month of pregnancy, her need for some nutrients exceeds what she can get

September 03, 2013
Nursing Mares on Pasture May Not Need Grain
Broodmares that are nursing a foal are “eating for two,” or maybe even “eating for three” if they have

February 26, 2013
Using Mature Hay for Broodmare Bedding: Potential for Tall Fescue Toxicity
While geldings and barren mares are not harmed by ingesting ergovaline, late-pregnant mares who eat contaminated fescue hay are

April 10, 2012
Feeding Broodmares in Early Pregnancy
To feed the broodmare correctly during pregnancy, it is important to understand that the fetus does not grow at

March 28, 2012
Nutrition of the Stallion
The domesticated stallion may never go hungry, but he is usually confined in a small area; fed two meals