Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Hi Leila,
Congratulations on your upcoming foal!
Yes, you can and should continue with her worming program while she is pregnant. Her diet needs to be complete, providing enough vitamins and minerals for her additional needs, along with plenty of high quality forage. Mineral blocks will not meet this need, so it is best to provide a vitamin/mineral supplement designed for pregnant mares. Offer a plain, white salt block instead for her salt needs.
During her last three months of pregnancy, her calorie needs will increase dramatically, so you will want to increase her feed. Feeding more meals, rather than increasing the meal size, is safest and better for her. Consider adding alfalfa to her diet, as well, for additional protein and calcium.
Happy foaling!
Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO