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How to Be a Vigilant Broodmare Owner
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 12, 2021
Serious complications are uncommon in equine pregnancies, but when they occur the consequences can be devastating for both mare and foal. Here are six high-risk scenarios to watch for in pregnant mares.
Read MoreBefore She Foals
by Lucile Vigouroux | Jan 1, 2021
The final 100 days of gestation bring their own unique developments, changes, and challenges. Get tips to help your mare’s third trimester run smoothly in this article excerpt from the December 2020 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreEquine Innovators: Feeding Horses With Dr. Laurie Lawrence
by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Dec 21, 2020
Dr. Laurie Lawrence of the University of Kentucky describes recent equine nutrition research from her lab, from deciphering forage composition to monitoring obesity. She also shares common misconceptions about feeding horses.
Read MoreBreeding Older Mares
by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Sep 19, 2020
Are you thinking about breeding an older mare next spring? Remember there are still steps—some simple, some cutting-edge—breeders can take to obtain a foal from mares with waning fertility.
Read MoreBroodmare Nutrition: Preparing for Fall and Winter
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Aug 29, 2020
Mares in good body condition have a reservoir of stored fat that can be used during cold winter weather.
Read MoreDoes Alfalfa Make Horses Hot?
by Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS | Jul 2, 2020
Dr. Stephen Duren shares information about alfalfa’s calorie density and recommends how and when to feed it.
Read MoreManaging Pregnant Mares
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 15, 2020
How to feed, house, and even exercise your mommy-to-be.
Read MoreFeeding Broodmares
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Mar 27, 2020
An equine nutritionist explains how a broodmare’s nutritional needs change during her pregnancy.
Read MoreDiet Might Improve Older Mare Fertility
by Betsy Lynch | Jan 24, 2020
A fatty-acid- and antioxidant-rich supplement approach allowed oocytes to mature and metabolize energy more efficiently.
Read MoreHorse Hay Q&A
by Alayne Blickle | Oct 18, 2019
Is one grass hay variety more palatable than another? Should I feed my horse the first or second cutting of hay? Equine nutritionists answer these questions and more about this essential forage.
Read More8 Horse Colic Take-Homes from the ESS Symposium
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jun 4, 2019
Surgeon Dr. Anthony Blikslager shares his perspective on preventing horse colic.
Read MoreControlling Grassy Weeds in Horse Pastures
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Mar 30, 2019
Broadleaf plants, such as dandelions and ragweed, aren’t the only weeds that can infiltrate pastures. Here’s how to control grassy weeds that can be prominent in summer pastures, including crabgrass, yellow foxtail, and nimblewill.
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