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.
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