by Vasco Ferraz | Nov 26, 2021 | Reproduction and Growth
In general, weaning results in a decrease in the foal's growth rate. To prevent this decline, it is important to ensure that the foal ingests a sufficient quantity of dry matter to meet its nutritional needs. The... by Vasco Ferraz | Nov 26, 2021 | Reproduction and Growth
The foal's diet is a fundamental factor for its development and for preventing diseases. Only with a balanced diet can we ensure that the foal's growth and development correspond to its genetic potential. The... by Vasco Ferraz | Nov 26, 2021 | Reproduction and Growth
It is now known that the nutrition of a breeding mare is a key factor in her fertility, as well as in the health and growth of the foal. The needs of breeding mares differ from those of other horses, and they therefore constitute a particular group, which... by Vasco Ferraz | Nov 26, 2021 | Senior Horse, Body Condition
In recent years, there has been an increase in the average life expectancy of horses. This increase has been due in part to the abandonment of the use of horses as working animals and their increasing use in sport and leisure, as well as the provision of better health care... by Vasco Ferraz | Nov 26, 2021 | Body Condition
The body condition (BC) of mares can undoubtedly affect their reproductive efficiency, so to achieve maximum efficiency, mares must be maintained with an adequate body condition (score of 5 to 6 on the Henneke Scale – a scale of 1 to 9, where 1 is...