Omega-3s Might Shrink a Mare’s Uterus Faster After Foaling
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
April 4, 2022
A rapid return to pre-pregnancy uterine size might improve mare fertility during foal heat.
A rapid return to pre-pregnancy uterine size might improve mare fertility during foal heat.
Are you thinking about breeding an older mare? Remember there are steps—some simple, some cutting-edge—breeders can take to obtain foals from mares with waning fertility.
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.
With careful management and feed selection, owners can provide broodmares with the nutrients they need to support foal growth. Here’s what our equine nutritionist recommends.
A pregnant mare should maintain a healthy weight to support both the fetus’ and her own calorie needs.
Serious complications are uncommon in equine pregnancies, but when they occur the consequences can be devastating. Here are 6 high-risk scenarios to watch for.
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.
Mares in good body condition have a reservoir of stored fat that can be used during cold winter weather.
Dr. Stephen Duren shares information about alfalfa’s calorie density and recommends how and when to feed it.
How to feed, house, and even exercise your mommy-to-be.
A fatty-acid- and antioxidant-rich supplement approach allowed oocytes to mature and metabolize energy more efficiently.
Surgeon Dr. Anthony Blikslager shares his perspective on preventing horse colic.
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.
Round broodmares grazing on lush pastures might make an idyllic picture, but danger could lurk in the grass. Download this special report to learn more about fescue toxicosis, its cause, prevention, and available treatment.
Get your questions answered about breeding mares and stallions and producing top-quality, healthy foals during our live Q&A. We cover everything from selecting the right parents to gestational care to ensuring your foal’s safe delivery.
Acid detergent fiber and neutral detergent fiber measurements can help you decide if hay is good for your easier keeper, broodmare, or growing foal.
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