Reproduction
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
January 21, 2018
Mares Show Changes in Dry Matter Intake in Late Gestation
Critically analyze your pregnant mare’s actual intake of hay and/or concentrates together with her body condition score both pre-
December 28, 2017
Omegas Benefit Broodmares Year-Round
A long checklist of items must be addressed prior to breeding a mare: sire selection, breeding soundness examination, vaccination
November 17, 2017
Monitor Broodmare Health for Breeding Success
By feeding broodmares appropriately in the months prior to breeding, the likelihood of pregnancy increases. In addition to improved