Feeding Mares in Late Gestation: Four Tactics for Success

Pregnant mares require special nutritional attention to ensure the maintenance of their own health and body condition along with the proper growth of the developing fetus. In the first four months of gestation, not much dietary change is needed. However, as pregnancy advances, increases in energy, nutrients, and water are all necessary.

The four tactics promoted by Kentucky Equine Research include:

Feed, but don’t overfeed or underfeed
Avoid tall fescue grass
Vitamin and mineral balance
Take care of the gut

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