Nutrient Highlight: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids play a significant role in equine nutrition due to their part in multiple applications including support for bone growth, reproduction and fertility.
- Foals: For growing babies, omega-3 fatty acids are important to support normal bone mineral development.
- Broodmares: Omega-3 fatty acids are important for pregnant mares to support uterine health, colostrum quality and maintain passive transfer of antibodies to foals.
- Stallions: The quality of a stallion's semen plays a major role in fertility and depends on the dietary intake and incorporation of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, into the sperm plasma membrane as semen consists of significant amounts of fatty acids.
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Garth Gardiner
Platinum Performance® client since 2007
“Nutrition is key to any successful breeding program. When you have healthy mares that equates to strong weanlings, and the growth and development of your yearlings can directly impact your bottom line.”
— Garth Gardiner, Gardiner Quarter Horses
Bob Loomis
Platinum Performance® client since 2006
“Where we see the biggest advantage is using Platinum with broodmares from conception to foaling, while bone is developing. We also give it to the babies and yearlings to help them grow and develop.”
— Bob Loomis, Bob Loomis Quarter Horses
