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Amy Y. Nelson
New Member
Username: Taxiridr
Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Friday, Nov 28, 2003 - 8:04 pm: |   |
My TB mare is almost 150 days pregnant with a Warmblood foal. The stallion has had a history of OCD foals (I learned recently). This is my mare's 1st foal and I know nothing about her heritage. In order to best prevent OCD, what should I be feeding this poor pregnant mare while she enters her final trimester, foals, nurses a foal, and then what should I feed junior? Is a copper suppliment recommended? |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Moderator
Username: Dro
Post Number: 9544
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Saturday, Nov 29, 2003 - 7:37 am: | |
Hello Amy,
We cover this information, including the copper questions, at » Equine Reproduction » Breeding and Foaling » Pregnant Mare Care and Nutrition.
DrO |
Wade Mason
Member
Username: Hankkk
Post Number: 15
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Monday, Mar 21, 2005 - 12:50 pm: | |
I was wondering I have a mare that has OCD of the hocks and what i was want to know if I breed this mare what are the chances of OCD being passed on to the foal
are there any studys on this? |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Moderator
Username: Dro
Post Number: 12360
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Monday, Mar 21, 2005 - 9:22 pm: | |
No there are no numbers but most feel there would be an increased risk.
DrO |
