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Omega-3s Might Shrink a Mare’s Uterus Faster After Foaling
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Apr 4, 2022
A rapid return to pre-pregnancy uterine size might improve mare fertility during foal heat.
Read MoreBreeding Older Mares
by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Mar 12, 2022
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.
Read MoreHorse Hay Q&A
by Alayne Blickle | Feb 28, 2022
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 MoreBefore Your Mare Foals
by Lucile Vigouroux | Dec 18, 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.
Read MoreFeeding Broodmares
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Dec 13, 2021
An equine nutritionist explains how a broodmare’s nutritional needs change during her pregnancy.
Read MoreTips for Feeding Late-Term Broodmares
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Nov 19, 2021
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.
Read MoreBroodmares’ Nutritional Needs During Late Gestation
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Sep 18, 2021
A pregnant mare should maintain a healthy weight to support both the fetus’ and her own calorie needs.
Read MoreHow 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 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 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.
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