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02/16/2023

The amount of energy, or calories, a mare needs above maintenance levels typically doesn’t elevate upwards until the fifth month of gestation as the fetus undergoes most of its development. A 1,200-pound mare requires approximately 20,000 calories per day in early gestation and increases to 26,000 during late gestation.

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02/07/2023

If your broodmare is on pasture, make sure to know the species of grasses that are growing in that pasture. Most tall fescue grass in the US is infected by a fungal endophyte. Consumption of this endophyte-infected fescue in late gestation can cause early term prolonged pregnancy, retained placentas and even foal death.

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02/02/2023

Senior Equine Nutrition Manager, Dr. Nettie Liburt, is live from the hayloft to talk about how hay and fiber help to keep our horses and ponies warm in the winter months.

Senior Equine Nutrition Manager, Dr. Nettie Liburt, is live from the hayloft to talk about how hay and fiber help to keep our horses and ponies warm in the w...

01/31/2023

Show season is just around the corner-what are your showing goals with your horse in 2023?

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01/26/2023

During pregnancy, the mare’s daily nutrient requirements allow her to maintain her own body condition and nutrient requirements, as well as support those of the growing fetus. Gestational weight gain can be around 12-15% of the mare’s initial body weight, mostly made up of fetal and placental tissues. Proper nutrition during pregnancy will set your broodmare up for successfully raising a healthy foal. Follow these tips on nutrition for the pregnant mare.

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01/24/2023

Adult horses will normally drink between 5-8 gallons of water per day. However, horses eating hay require more water than horses out on pasture. Hay is generally less than 15% moisture as compared to pasture that can be 60-80% moisture.

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01/19/2023

Goals represent the decisions we make and the commitments we take in order to reach attainment, whether it be in the show ring or in the barn aisle. What are your 2023 goals?

01/18/2023

During pregnancy, the mare’s daily nutrient requirements allow her to maintain her own body condition and nutrient requirements, as well as support those of the growing fetus. Gestational weight gain can be around 12-15% of the mare’s initial body weight, mostly made up of fetal and placental tissues. Proper nutrition during pregnancy will set your broodmare up for successfully raising a healthy foal. Read these tips on nutrition for the pregnant mare.

by Kristen Janicki, MS, PAS

01/17/2023

Horses dealing with a dental condition known as EOTRH need to be provided with soft feed that they can comfortably pick up with the lips. Soaking feed and providing soaked forage substitutes can provide the nutrition these horses need while making it comfortable for them to ingest.

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