Feeding Broodmares in Fall and Winter

For many years horse owners and veterinarians thought the nutrient needs of pregnant mares increased only at the end of gestation. But new research shows that pregnant mares’ nutrient needs increase as early as the fifth month of gestation.
Early October is an excellent time to evaluate broodmares’ body conditions and to determine whether adjustments are necessary prior to the next breeding and foaling season.

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