Reproduction
![Weanling standing in pasture](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Weanling_940x416-768x340.jpg)
September 20, 2011
Feeding the Foal after Weaning
Weaning is a stressful time for foals. While mares are often ready to say good-bye to their rowdy charges,
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July 26, 2011
Omega-9 Fatty Acids for Horses
Many horse owners and managers know that omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids play important roles as precursors in the production of local hormones
![Paint mare with foal nursing](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Paint-mare-and-foal_940x416-768x340.jpg)
June 14, 2011
Drinking and Eating Behavior in Foals
Mare’s milk provides all the nutritional needs of foals in the first six to eight weeks of life. By
![Chestnut mare grazes with nursing foal](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Chestnut-mare-and-foal_940x416-768x340.jpg)
May 23, 2011
The Nutritional Demands of Lactation in Horses
Well-fed lactating mares can produce the equivalent of 2-4% of their body weight in milk daily during the first
![Paint mare with foal nursing](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Paint-mare-and-foal_940x416-768x340.jpg)
April 20, 2011
Mare Nutrition and Milk Production
Energy demands for lactation are among the highest for horses.
![Shiny broodmare grazing in lush pasture](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/equinews_big_broodmare_940x416-768x340.jpg)
March 09, 2011
Body Condition Affects Mare Reproduction
Body condition of mares can affect reproductive efficiency. For optimal efficiency, mares should be maintained at a body condition
![Close-up of black stallion head](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/equinews_black_stallion_940x416-768x340.jpg)
February 14, 2011
Vitamin E Requirements in Stallions
Horses that have decreased access to good-quality green pasture or hay will benefit from vitamin E supplementation to prevent
![Mare and foal in pasture](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Mare-and-foal-buttercups_940x416-768x340.jpg)
December 29, 2010
Broodmare Diets are Critical for Health of Mare and Foal
Proper feeding of broodmares during pregnancy is an essential part of producing healthy foals.
![Shiny broodmare grazing in lush pasture](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/equinews_big_broodmare_940x416-768x340.jpg)
December 27, 2010
Fescue: A Danger to Pregnant Mares
Endophyte-infected tall fescue causes legions of problems, collectively called fescue toxicosis, in broodmares.
![Close-up of black stallion head](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/equinews_black_stallion_940x416-768x340.jpg)
December 14, 2010
Nutrition of the Breeding Stallion
Proper nutritional management of the breeding stallion is paramount. Breeding stallions are often the most frustrating horses on a