Mare Nutrition Articles
Nutrition guides for pregnant mares, feeding during gestation, and postpartum care.
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Late-Gestation Broodmare Nutrition: Final Trimester Guide
In the final trimester, a broodmare's protein and lysine requirements surge by 80-85% while energy needs climb 25-35%. Meeting these demands with precision is the single greatest nutritional lever breeders control before foaling.
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Mare Nutrition Months 1-5: Feeding Before Fetal Growth
During the first five months of gestation, the mare's nutritional baseline sets the foundation for the foal's entire development. Understanding what to feed and what to avoid before the third-trimester growth surge can significantly impact foaling outcomes.