The Nutritional Demands of Lactation 1 August, 2011 – Dr Rensia Möller The Nutritional Demands of Lactation Mares must be kept at optimal body condition in order to nourish their foals properly and remain healthy throughout lactation. This is achieved by providing sufficient dietary energy in the form of a well-balanced diet throughout both early…
The GI Tract and Immunity 4 July, 2011 – Dr Rensia Möller Feed *FOS and **MOS prior to foaling and during vaccinations such as AHS to enhance immunity The gastrointestinal (GI) tract not only digests food, it also protects the body against pathogens. Simply stated the GI tract has to sort through all the material…
Start Your Foal Out Right To Help Avoid Bone And Tendon Problems Later In Life 28 November, 2011 – Dr Rensia Möller Part II Creep Feeding Nursing Foals In the earliest stages of life a foal’s nutritional requirements are pretty much met with mare’s milk and pasture, plus whatever the foal starts nibbling on, such…