FoalGro

For artificially rearing Newborn Foals.

Ideal for Orphaned, Compromised & Convalescing Foals.

• Measure 125 grams of powder. (A scale provides the best precision)
• Mix with 0.5 litre (500ml) of hot water for 3 minutes at 60°C using a good whisk or a paint mixer.
• Add 0.45 litre (450ml) cold water and mix for 1 minute. (total 1 litre)
• Serve the milk solution at a temperature of 38-39°C ( a thermometer provides best results) and feed according to feed schedule below:

Feeding Guide for sick and convalescing Foals (e.g. 50kg at birth)

• gradually increase up to this level by end of feeding period
adapted from Madigan, J.E. Vet.Med.Sept 1987,924-928. Oftedal, J Nutr.1983, Naylor & Bell, 1985.

Feeding Guide for Healthy Orphan Foals (e.g. 50kg at birth)

Colostrum

A newborn FOAL should receive 5% per kg bodyweight of colostrum (Usually 500ml (2cups) every 2 hours or 250ml per hour) within 8 hours and up to 12 hours after foaling. (Intestinal closure is effectively complete at 12 hours of age). Feed a little as often as possible to encourage intake. This will help provide protection against future infections by passive transfer of antibodies.
If mare’s colostrum is not available, use good quality frozen colostrum. If neither is available, good quality cow’s colostrum can be used. Use a commercial colostrum replacer product, only if none of the above is available.

General recommendations

• The suggested feeding program should be considered as a guide. Changes in feeding will be required according to foal’s health, growth and size
• Approximately 100kg of powder may be consumed over first 8 weeks feeding period.
• Typically milk intake is 10%BW (day 1) and gradually increase to 20% BW by day 10
• Frequent feeding of small amounts will decrease chances of digestive upsets.
• Monitor milk intake and weight regularly to confirm that enough milk is being consumed.
• Stool consistency is a good indicator of correct amount and concentration being fed. Iif persistent constipation or scouring is experienced, consult your veterinarian.
• The milk replacer solution can be served in a large calf bottle with lamb’s nipple or in an open pail. Continued use of a nursing bottle can cause behavioural problems in the foal. Advise change to pail as soon as possible.
• Never bottle feed a foal with weak suckle reflex. Malnutrition and aspiration pneumonia can result.
• To switch to bucket: let foal suckle finger or can stimulate suckling by rubbing finger against tongue and palate., then gradually draw foal to the bucket until the foal begins to drink, then gently remove finger.
• Reconstitute Foal-Gro twice daily and keep refrigerated. Discard any unused portion after 24 hours.
• Do not leave the milk in an open bucket for more than 2 hours.
• Do not microwave milk solution
• Reconstituted Foal-Gro should be fed at 38-39°C (body temperature). Use a thermometer.
• Wash hands before handling and feeding foal.
• Clean ALL feeding utensils and equipment after each feeding: rinse in lukewarm water, wash with a detergent in hot (80°C) water, rinse with clean water (ideally a weak bleach solution) and dry thoroughly with a ‘clean’ towel.
• Consult your veterinarian for any signs of disease, fever, parasites, …
• If mare’s milk is insufficient for the foal’s need, wean the foal as early as possible and feed milk replacer only.
• Foals that do not feed well may need intubation. Consult your veterinarian for advise.
• Store powder in a cool, dry location, protected from the sun. To maintain freshness, keep in closed plastic container.

Starter ration, weaning, forage and water

• Introduce a quality, high digestible FOAL creep feed (minimum 18% CP) from 2 weeks of age. Offer small, fresh quantities twice a day.
• When the foal is consuming a minimum of 1-1.5kg of starter ration per 100kg of body weight per day for more than 2 consecutive days, the weaning process can be initiated. Milk replacer intake can then be reduced until the foal is completely weaned.
• Consult your local feed dealer for feed recommendations.
• Offer a good quality hay or roughage (leafy alfalfa) and/or grass on a free choice basis from 3 weeks of age.
• Fresh, clean water should be available at all times.
• Consult your veterinarian for immunization, parasite control programs

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NOTE: Store this product in a cool dry location, protected from the sun. To maintain freshness, keep partially used bag closed tightly after opening.

CAUTION: Directions for use must be carefully followed.

Liability Disclaimer

Because individual results may vary due to management, environment, genetic, health and sanitation differences, Grober Inc. and its distributors do not warrant or guarantee individual results

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