Reproduction
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November 01, 2017
Nutrition of Mares in Late Pregnancy
Offering topnotch nutrition remains part and parcel to broodmare management, no matter the stage of pregnancy. As pregnancy advances
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October 24, 2017
Six Steps to Feeding a Pregnant Mare
The fundamentals of feeding a pregnant mare are straightforward, though occasionally a scenario pops up that requires the help
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May 17, 2017
Stallion Health: Dual-Hemisphere Breeding
Although previous research suggests that dual-hemisphere breeding in horses has no negative impact on stallion fertility, one group of
![Chestnut mare grazes with nursing foal](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Chestnut-mare-and-foal_940x416-768x340.jpg)
February 21, 2017
Mare Care: Improve Colostrum Quality
The first meals ingested by a healthy foal consist entirely of colostrum, the nutrient- and antibody-packed fluid produced by
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February 14, 2017
Antioxidants and Cooled Stallion Semen Quality
Cooling and shipping semen from stallions sometimes results in decreased fertility in artificial insemination programs. Several research groups attempted to
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January 17, 2017
Feeding Mares in Late Gestation: Four Tactics for Success
Pregnant mares require special nutritional attention to ensure the maintenance of their own health and body condition along with
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January 11, 2017
Fish Oil Supplements for Mares May Benefit Foals
Fish oil, known to make cell membranes more fluid, could potentially increase the ability of a foal’s intestinal cells
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November 10, 2016
Benefits of Omega-3s for Stallions
The use of omega-3 fatty acids is also widely advocated in breeding stock for various reasons.
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September 22, 2016
Antioxidants, Omega-3s Improve Stallion Fertility
Optimal stallion health begets optimal semen health, which further begets optimal fertility rates in breeding programs. Proper nutrition contributes
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July 28, 2016
Feeding the Lean Lactating Mare at Weaning
Sooner or later, every horse breeder encounters a lactating mare that pours every bit of energy to milk production, regardless of