What are the nutritional needs of the brood mare?
Long before gestation, the mare’s diet has an influence on her fertility. It is therefore necessary, well before the mating, to offer her a balanced diet without overdosing on energy. Then, her food needs evolve especially at the end of gestation, from the 9th month.
The second part of their gestation is often in winter. However, this is a period when pasture grass is rather scarce and poor from a nutritional point of view. Therefore, the mare must be given a rich diet that will allow her to finish her gestation serenely. Since foaling takes place in spring, the quality of the grass is better and allows them to ensure the lactation period in the best conditions. In addition to a quality forage, Royal Horse’s B range will cover all her nutritional needs and also help her to produce a quality milk.
To know more about the food needs of the brood mare, you can consult our dedicated article.
What are the foal’s nutritional needs?
The first food that influences the development of the foal is the food provided by the mother in the uterus, then afterwards in the milk. Foals are generally weaned between 5 and 7 months of age. The foals then transition to an exclusively solid diet. It is therefore important that this diet is well balanced to meet all their needs (energy, proteins, amino acids, minerals including calcium and phosphorus, vitamins, trace elements, etc.). Here again, Royal Horse’s B range can meet their nutritional needs and guarantee them an optimal growth.
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