FoalGro Foal Milk Replacer
For:
Artificially rearing newborn foals
Ideal for orphaned, convalescing and compromised foals
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein | (Minimum) | 22% |
| Crude Fat | (Minimum) | 15% |
| Crude Fiber | (Maximum) | 0.15% |
| Ash | (Maximum) | 8% |
| Calcium | (Minimum) | 0.95% |
| Calcium | (Maximum) | 1.1% |
| Phosphorus | (Actual) | 0.70% |
| Vitamin A | (Minimum) | 20,430 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D3 | (Minimum) | 1,816 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E | (Minimum) | 68 IU/lb |
Colostrum
A newborn FOAL should receive 5% per lb body weight of colostrum (Usually 17oz. (2cups) every 2 hours or 8.5oz. per hour) within 6 hours and up to 12 hours after foaling. Feed small quantities as often as possible to encourage intake. Please refer to foal manual for further information on colostrum.
Feeding Guide for sick and convalescence foals: (e.g. 110lbs. at birth)
| Foal Age | Solution oz/feed | Feeding Interval (hrs) | No. feeds per day | Av. Volume milk per day (q) | Volume/day% BW |
| Day 1(after colostrum) | 6.8 | 1 | 24 | 5 | 10 |
| Day 2 | 8.5 | 1 (2 night) | 16-18 | 5 | 10 |
| Day 3-5* | 13.6 | 1 (2 night) | 16-18 | 8 | 15 |
| Day 6-8* | 18.7 | 1.5 (2 night) | 18 | 10 | 18 |
| Day 9-11* | 22.7 | 1.5 (2 night) | 18 | 12 | 20 |
| Day 12-14* | 34-40 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 20 |
| Day 15-21*(wk2-3) | 51-68 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 20 |
| Day 22-35*(wk3-5) | 68-85 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 20 |
| Week 5-8 | 102-119 | 4 (6 night) | 5 | 18 | 20 |
| 8-12 weeks | Weaning process may start if eating sufficient concentrates. | ||||
*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.
ORPHAN FOALS
Please visit www.foalgro.com or call 1-800-265-7863 for additional feeding instructions.
General Recommendations
- This feeding program should be considered as a guideline. Changes in the feeding schedule may be required according to foal’s health, growth and size.
- Wash hands before handling and feeding foal!
- Typically milk intake is 10% body weight (day 1) and gradually increase to 20% body weight by day 10.
- Frequent feeding of small amounts will decrease chances of digestive upsets.
- Monitor milk intake and growth/weight regularly to confirm that foal is growing normally.
- Manure consistency is a good indicator that the correct amount and concentration of feed is being fed. If persistent constipation or scouring is experienced, consult your veterinarian.
- Reconstituted FoalGro must be consumed at 100-102°F (body temperature). Use a thermometer.
- 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 behavioral problems in the foal. It is advised that you change to a pail as soon as possible.
- Reconstitute FoalGro twice daily and keep refrigerated. Discard any unused portion after 24 hours.
- If warmed in microwave, only use at medium setting and mix regularly and thoroughly. Check temperature before feeding.
- Do not leave the milk in an open bucket if foal does not consume it right away.
- Clean ALL feeding utensils and equipment after each feeding: rinse in lukewarm water, wash with a detergent in hot water, rinse with clean water and dry. Once a day soak cleaned equipment in disinfectant for 15 mins (ideally a 10% bleach solution), rinse and dry thoroughly with a ‘clean’ towel.
- Consult your veterinarian for any signs of disease, fever, parasites, …