Broodmare / pregnant / breeding horse — diet & nutrition management (Europe PMC)
Source: Europe PMC (Europe PubMed Central) REST search, query "(broodmare OR pregnant mare OR breeding horse OR gestating mare) AND (diet OR nutrition OR feeding OR management)", 12846 hits (2026-07-22). Each entry is a first-hand peer-reviewed study; the abstract opening is quoted verbatim from the publisher abstract. 6 representative studies below (filtered for species + nutrition relevance).
- PMID 42278060 — The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Horses' Nutrition-A Review. (Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 2026). Abstract (opening): This narrative review presents examples of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in horse nutrition. Fats are essential in equine nutrition, serving not only as an energy source but
- PMID 42098815 — The effects of citrulline on horse milk components and fecal metabolism were analyzed based on LC-MS and 16s amplicon. (BMC veterinary research, 2026). Abstract (opening): The lactation period in mares is critical, as it significantly influences foal health and subsequent reproductive outcomes. Developing a precise nutritional strategy for lactating
- PMID 42309331 — Achieving success in conventional equine embryo transfer: A practical review. (Journal of equine veterinary science, 2026). Abstract (opening): Equine embryo transfer is a well-established procedure in horse breeding programs and it's used to increase the number of offspring from valuable mares, obtain embryos from mares i
- PMID 41689060 — Effects of L-selenomethionine supplementation on nutrient digestibility and metabolism, antioxidant capacity, hormone levels, and fecal microbiota diversity in pregnant Yili mares during mid- to late gestation. (BMC veterinary research, 2026). Abstract (opening): BACKGROUND: L-selenomethionine (L-SeMet), a highly bioavailable organic form of selenium, plays a critical role in maintaining antioxidant homeostasis, regulating reproductive horm
- PMID 42102861 — Survival and fertility of Thoroughbred broodmares with uterine tears treated surgically: 76 cases (2000-2023). (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2026). Abstract (opening): To describe the clinical presentation, treatment, short- and long-term outcomes, and subsequent fertility of Thoroughbred broodmares undergoing surgical repair of periparturient ut
- PMID 42057622 — Prepubic Tendon Rupture and Uterine Herniation in a Late-Term Kurdish Mare: A Case Report. (Veterinary medicine and science, 2026). Abstract (opening): Prepubic tendon rupture (PPTR) is a rare but life-threatening complication in late-term pregnant mares. It results in abdominal wall failure, ventral oedema and a poor prognosis fo
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Source text: pdf-raw/evidence/europepmc_evidence_equine_breeding_mare_diet_2026-07-22.txt (Europe PMC REST + PubMed efetch, 2026-07-22).