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What to Feed Your Mare Before, During and After Pregnancy
by Valerie De Clerck
on Jan 23 2026
Score body condition first and aim for BCS 5 to 6; too thin or too fat both hurt fertility
Early pregnancy barely changes her needs; the real jump comes in the last trimester when up to 75% of foetal growth happens
Late gestation needs more protein, calcium and minerals than energy, and smaller nutrient-dense meals as stomach room shrinks
Lactation is the most demanding stage of all, so the condition you build before foaling is what she spends on milk
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by Valerie De Clerck
on Feb 07 2025
A methylation gap can impair egg quality and early embryo development, independent of any reproductive tract problem [7]
Fresh&Fertile delivers active folate, choline, betaine, B vitamins and broccoli powder to support early embryo development
Start three months before breeding and feed through pregnancy and lactation, 15 g per day
A Ghent University trial of 30+ mares showed a significant positive effect on embryo development [3]
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Why can't I get my mare to go in foal?
by Valerie De Clerck
on Sep 21 2023
The three biological stages where equine reproduction can fail, from ovulation through to implantation and early pregnancy
Why 64% of clinically healthy mares have some degree of endometrial fibrosis, and what that means for prognosis
How semen type and breeding season timing affect fertilisation rates, independent of any issue with the mare
When to request a uterine biopsy, and what the result tells you about realistic outcomes for that individual mare
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This is how your vet examines an infertile mare
by Valerie De Clerck
on Sep 21 2023
Which five examination steps veterinarians use to work up an infertile mare, and why the order matters
How body condition, pain, and stable management directly affect reproductive function — not just the reproductive tract
What rectal ultrasound reveals about the endometrium, uterine fluid, and ovarian cysts that clinical examination alone cannot detect
When additional diagnostics like biopsy or endoscopy are warranted, and what each one adds to the picture
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by Valerie De Clerck
on Sep 21 2023
There is nothing more adorable than a newborn foal - though it may take some searching before you get to that point. Infertility is a frustrating and complex problem, one with quite a few possible causes. Luckily, there are a number of things you can do to give your mare (and her future foal) a helping hand.