Best Ways/Diet to Increase Mare Fertility

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Best Ways/Diet to Increase Mare Fertility - Silver Lining Herbs

A clean – wholesome diet is always the best way to go when optimizing health, but what does that mean? Here at Silver Lining Herbs, we suggest a variety of grass and some alfalfa in the hay so the mare has as much wholesome variety as possible. We also suggest whole oats for grain for the vast majority of horses out there, being sure to stay away from processed feeds and molasses.

Natural Supplements to Boost Mares Fertility

There are specific herbs that are known to support fertility in mares. We have combined these specific fertility herbs into one blend, called 14 Mare Fertility.

The herbs in the 14 Mare Fertility work together to support the female system in preparation for the breeding season, effective to the point it may be beneficial to mares deemed barren by supporting conception via a normal healthy hormone balance. This same combination may be beneficial to all mares natural ability to deal with hormonal changes. This product may be beneficial in:

      • Mare who won’t settle
      • Supporting a healthy reproductive system
      • Cranky, mean “Mare-ness”, whether in season or not

Best Natural Alternatives to Boost Mares Fertility – Specifically found in 14 Mare Fertility

Black Cohosh – To balance the female reproductive organs, stimulate secretions of the kidney, liver and lymph glands. Contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, sulfur, and zinc. Vitamins A, B1, B2, C, K, and F.

Damiana – Used as a catalyst (Catalysts are herbs that are added in very small amounts to enhance the overall effect of the formula), diuretic, and aphrodisiac qualities. Contains calcium, potassium, protein, selenium, sodium, and zinc. Vitamins A, C, and B-complex.

Dandelion – Great for hormone balance. Contains magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium selenium, and zinc. Vitamins A, B-complex, and C and K.

Dong Quai – Referred to as the ‘female ginseng’ and is used in this combination to increase the blood flow to the female reproductive organs and balance estrogen. Contains iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, and zinc. Vitamins A, B12, B-complex, C and E.

Eleuthero – Decreases stress, stimulates immune system over-all, defends against noxious chemicals and toxins, reduces fatigue.

Goldenseal – Liver tonic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, immune boosting. Contains calcium, copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc. Vitamins A, B-complex, C, E, and F.

Kelp – Used for the high Iodine content along with folate, magnesium, iron, calcium, Vitamins A and K1

Red Raspberry – Used to help maintain normal hormone levels for mares. It can help strengthen and tone the uterus to aid in fertility, pregnancy, and foaling. Contains calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, Vitamins A, B, C, D, E and F.

Sarsaparilla – Anti-inflammatory, blood tonic, diaphoretic (induces sweating). Supports hormone balance. Contains copper, iodine, iron, manganese, silicon, sodium, and zinc. Vitamins A, B-complex, and C.

Slippery Elm – Great for bowel health. Keeping the gut healthy promotes overall health, therefore helping with the clearance of excess estrogen. Contains Calcium, copper, iodine, iron, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, and zinc. Vitamins A, F, K and P.

Uva Ursi – Urinary antiseptic extraordinaire. Kills the bugs that cause urinary tract infections and keeps them from adhering to the bladder wall. Natural diuretic. Contains iron, manganese and Vitamin A.

Valerian Root– Calming. Can help with cramps and uterine bloating. Contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, potassium, selenium, sodium, and zinc. Vitamins A and C.

White Willow Bark – Used as a natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. Contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc. Vitamins A, B and C.

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