12/04/2026
We had a mare a few years ago who had very little milk when she foaled. We had heard the reviews about Havens Fertolac and decided to give it a go. She quickly put up a big bag of milk and raised a very big, strong healthy filly foal. Since then all our broodmares have been on it and have all produced huge healthy foals!🍼
When it comes to feeding broodmares, a lot of people default to a standard stud mix — but there’s a big difference in what you’re actually putting into your mares.
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⚖️ Feeding rate
Stud mix (20kg bag):
• Typically fed at 3–5kg per day
HAVENS Horsefeed Ferto-LAC 3 (25kg bag):
• Typically fed at 2–4kg per day
👉 So although both are complete feeds, you generally feed less Ferto-LAC to meet requirements…. MORE VALUE FOR MONEY 💰
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🧪 What’s the difference?
Ferto-LAC 3 is designed specifically for pregnancy & lactation:
The last stages of pregnancy and early lactation are when mares need the most support nutritionally — and this is where Ferto-LAC really delivers:
✔️ Increased energy & protein → supports milk production & condition
✔️ High levels of key amino acids (lysine, methionine, cysteine)
✔️ Balanced Calcium, Phosphorus & Magnesium → correct bone development
✔️ Multi-Calcium-Complex → supports strong joints & skeleton in the foal
✔️ High vitamins + beta-carotene → fertility & immune support
✔️ Added copper → essential for bone & cartilage development
✔️ Suitable through pregnancy, lactation — and even for stallions
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Typical stud mix:
• More cereal-based (oats/barley)
• Lower, more general amino acid profile
• Minerals included but less targeted
👉 Primarily designed for condition and energy, rather than precise development
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🩻 Why it matters
Feeding broodmares isn’t just about keeping them looking well — it’s about setting the foal up properly.
Correct nutrition supports:
• Balanced growth
• Stronger bone and joint development
• More consistent youngstock
👉 All of which plays a role in producing horses that are more likely to pass vettings and X-rays later on.
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💡 Simple takeaway
• Stud mix = higher volume, more general nutrition
• Ferto-LAC 3 = lower volume, more targeted nutrition
👉 It’s not just about feeding more — it’s about feeding what’s actually needed
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