Managing the sick neonatal foal as a first opinion vet.

The article offers information on the importance of optimum nutrition for mares during pregnancy. Topics include the ideal body condition score (BCS) for broodmares and its impact on fertility, the nutritional needs during the last trimester of pregnancy to support fetal development and prepare for lactation, and the National Research Council's recommendations for weight gain and the significance of providing the right nutrients to prevent health issues and abnormalities in foals.