NUTRITION FOR MARES, STALLIONS AND DEVELOPING FOALS
“I’ve relied on nutrition as an important tool for quite a while. We’re seeing benefits — whether that be sperm motility, mares breeding back easier, or getting bred and not having a lot of fluid post breeding.”
— Charlie Scoggin
DVM, MS, DACT, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital
For the broodmare
Nutrition plays a pivotal role in supporting mares prior to breeding, during gestation and after foaling. In addition, advanced nutrition is used to help augment breeding success in sub-fertile and aged mares.
Nutrient Highlight: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids play a significant role in equine nutrition due to their part in multiple applications including support for bone growth, reproduction and fertility.
Foals: For growing babies, omega-3 fatty acids are important to support normal bone mineral development.
Broodmares: Omega-3 fatty acids are important for pregnant mares to support uterine health, colostrum quality and maintain passive transfer of antibodies to foals.
Stallions: The quality of a stallion’s semen plays a major role in fertility and depends on the dietary intake and incorporation of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, into the sperm plasma membrane as semen consists of significant amounts of fatty acids.
Feeding for the Future®
Early supplementation can support proper bone formation, connective tissue health, and provide the building blocks for overall long-term health.
Dealing with Intestinal Disturbances?
Bio-Sponge® May Be Helpful for Foals
Many veterinarians rely on Bio-Sponge® to help support both foals and adult horses with occasional intestinal disturbances.
Prophylactic Use
Can be used prophylactically for foals on endemic farms.
Foal Heat Scours
Bio-Sponge® can be an effective solution to support foal heat scours.
“Nutrition is key to any successful breeding program. When you have healthy mares that equates to strong weanlings, and the growth and development of your yearlings can directly impact your bottom line.”
— Garth Gardiner, Gardiner Quarter Horses
Broodmares
Platinum Performance® Equine, Healthy Weight & Osteon®
Along with high-quality forage, advanced nutrition can play a significant role in conception, pregnancy maintenance and fetal development.
Stallions
Platinum Performance® Equine
Can help maintain a healthy sperm count, support the motility of available sperm and maintain the health and viability of cooled or frozen semen
Foals
Platinum Performance® Equine, Osteon® & Bio-Sponge®
Supplementation can help foals grow and develop properly to meet their genetic potential
