The Pros and Cons of Tall Fescue
Debra Powell, PhD, PAS
March 8, 2026
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Discover why this common pasture grass is good for grazing but bad for broodmares.
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How to ensure the late-gestation mare is getting enough nutrients to meet both her needs and those of the developing fetus.
An equine nutritionist explains how a broodmare’s nutritional needs change during her pregnancy.
Nutritional evaluations take the guesswork out of whether your horse is consuming a balanced diet.
Learn how to adjust your mare’s diet to support a healthy pregnancy, ensure adequate milk production, and maintain her body condition during this critical time.
Learn how to tailor your mare and foal’s feeding program from late pregnancy to weaning with expert guidance.
Keep your broodmare at a healthy weight to help ensure her and her foal’s safety during gestation and foaling.
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.
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.
Learn about 5 complications veterinarians might encounter toward the end of a mare’s gestation.
Learn about the nutritional needs of a mare with a foal at her side as she gets started back into work.
Equip your mare with the nutrition, vaccines, fitness, and foaling environment she needs to
promote a successful parturition and a healthy foal.
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