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Why do horses eat afterbirth?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 12/7/2022

Horses consume afterbirth mainly to cover up the smell of the birth as it is very smelly and will attract predators otherwise. The afterbirth is also rich in certain nutrients that a nursing mare will need, so she consumes it for this reason also.

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∙ 12y ago

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Do horses eat their afterbirth?

Horses may eat their afterbirth.

What do monkey's do with their afterbirth?

eat it

If animals eat the afterbirth of their newborns why don't human mothers?

Humans have ceremonies surrounding the afterbirth and it is often buried.

Is it okay that chihuahuas dont eat afterbirth?

yes you should try and take the afterbirth off the dog before she eats it

Is it ok for dogs to eat lots of afterbirths?

It is natural for the mother to eat the afterbirth while cleaning her new puppies.

Do you let dogs eat the afterbirth?

The placenta is high in protein and nutrients and can help the mother and nursing.

What if a cow doesn't eat her afterbirth?

Then the predators like coyotes and foxes will eat it. This happens quite often in the wild, and there's nothing wrong with it.

Is doe will bleed when it is pregnant?

No, it bleeds when the doe is having the babies and thats the afterbirth.She might eat the afterbirth.

What can all horses eat?

all horses can eat hay/grass. all horses can eat hay/grass.

Do horses eat cantaloupe?

yes horses do eat cantaloupe

Horses primerily eat?

horses primerily eat grass or hay.

Do horses eat monkeys for dinner?

No horses do not eat monkeys for dinner.