Over an 11-month gestation period, the mare
faces varying nutritional needs. Overfeeding or underfeeding
during the course of the reproductive cycle can impact foal
development and reproductive efficiency.
Forage First Programs for Broodmares
by Judith A. Reynolds, Ph.D., P.A.S.
Divisional Equine Technical Specialist ADM Alliance Nutrition,
Inc.
Forage First® for Gestating Broodmares
The objective of a feeding program for
mares is to provide all required nutrients and keep the mare at a
desired body condition. Mares should be moderately
fleshy, but not fat, which means condition scores of 5-7
on the Henneke scale.
Forage First® for Lactating Mares and Their
Foals
In general, FORAGE FIRST programs are
based around good-quality forage as the major component, since
horses are grazing animals with digestive tracts that are designed
to process forages, but are not as efficient at processing cereal
grains...............
Nutrition of the Broodmare
.....Over an 11-month gestation period, the mare faces
varying nutritional needs. Overfeeding or underfeeding during the
course of the reproductive cycle can impact foal development and
reproductive efficiency...........
Spring Feeding Suggestions
Broodmare owners need to provide extra energy, protein,
vitamins and minerals for their mares and foals. Show horse
owners will be looking for that extra bloom to impress the
judges...........
Broodmare and Foal Feeds & Supplements
For More
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