Monday, December 31, 2012

Feeding Management of the Broodmare


It’s getting to be that time of year again when you’re waiting to lay eyes on your new foals!  While you are waiting, its important to make sure that your mares are getting the proper nutrition that they need for themselves and their fetuses.  According to Dr. Robert A. Mowrey, Retired Extension Horse Husbandry Specialist at North Carolina State University, nutrition is one of the more important factors affecting reproductive efficiency.  To learn how to reduce production costs, increase conception rates, and improve foaling rates, please read Dr. Mowrey’s article at: http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/livestock/horse/documents/AG491-1FeedingManagementoftheBroodmare.pdf


No comments:

Post a Comment