Reproduction

By understanding a mare’s nutrient needs during the three stages of the reproductive cycle, an appropriate and cost-effective feeding Read more

Maintaining the nutritional well-being of mares and foals throughout weaning is part and parcel of a successful separation. Weaning Read more

For pregnant mares that will be lactating in late winter or spring, a condition score of 6 or 6.5 Read more

Some breeders are faced with the difficult issue of raising an orphan foal. While bottle feeding formula is the Read more

Horse breeders are sometimes faced with raising an orphan foal. Foals can become orphaned for several reasons. A number Read more

Alfalfa will supply a majority of the calories needed to maintain weight and milk production during lactation, but mares Read more

Much emphasis is placed on the foals during the weaning process, and little attention is often paid to the Read more

Scientists hypothesized that mares supplemented daily with arginine would have increased uterine blood flow, which would hasten clearance of Read more

Scientists at the University of Florida hypothesized that mares supplemented daily with arginine would have increased uterine blood flow, Read more

Weaning is a stressful time for foals. While mares are often ready to say good-bye to their rowdy charges, Read more