Reproduction
January 11, 2021
Stallion Nutrition: Coenzyme Q10 Improves Semen Quality
Researchers found improvements in total motility, progressive motility, and viability in stallions considered to have suboptimal spermatozoa motility.
October 05, 2020
Arginine Supplementation of Broodmares: Research Review
The amino acid arginine has many roles in the body, including nitrogen metabolism and excretion, vasodilation, and immune response.
September 16, 2020
Breeding to Improve Equine Genetics: Include Nutrition
Genetics accounts for only 30% of how a foal looks, behaves, and performs. Other factors can directly affect offspring
July 27, 2020
Nutritional Antioxidants and the Late-Pregnant Mare
The metabolic demands of reproduction, specifically late gestation, parturition, and lactation, may trigger an upswing in oxidative stress in
July 17, 2020
New Hope for Ageing Broodmares: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
When strategically supplemented with key nutrients, older mares might regain the importance they once had, allowing breeders to preserve
July 08, 2020
Supplemental Niacin May Improve Mare Fertility
Scientists have discovered a link between niacin deficiency and early embryonic death in mice, leading researchers to investigate its
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.