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Energy Requirements Of Lactating Mares And Suckling Foals

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Pagan, J.D. Energy requirements of lactating mares and suckling foals. In: J.D. Pagan (Ed.) Advances in Equine Nutrition. pp. 415-420. Nottingham University Press. Nottingham, United Kingdom.

Lactation places higher nutrient demands on the mare than any other stage of her life. Mares in early lactation produce large quantities of milk rich in protein, energy, vitamins and minerals.

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