Grober FoalGro milk replacer is formulated to be a complete milk replacement or supplement to mare’s milk. FoalGro milk replacer closely matches nutrient composition of mare’s milk to meet the needs of the growing foal.
Producer Objectives
- Hand rearing newborn foals
- Supplementing and enhancing mares milk
- Raising convalescing, comprised, and orphaned foals
Features & Benefits
- Optimal concentration – formulated to match nutritional profile of mare’s milk
- Readily digested by young foal
- Formulated to improve gastro-intestinal health
- Antioxidants to promote health and immune function
Mixing Directions
- Weigh 125g/L of powder
- Mix with 0.5 litre warm water (60˚C) using a whisk, for 3 minutes
- Add 0.45 litre cold water and mix again (total 1 litre)
- Feed milk replacer solution at body temperature (approx. 40˚C) (A thermometer and scale provides the best precision)
Feeding Schedule
Age of Foal
Solution ml/feed
Feeding interval (hrs)
# feeds per day
Av. Milk/ Day (L)
Vol./day % BW
Day 1 (after colostrum)
200
1
24
5
10
Day 2
250
1 (2 night)
16-18
5
10
Day 3-5*
400
1 (2 night)
16-18
8
15
Day 6-8*
550
1.5 (2 night)
18
10
18
Day 9-11*
667
1.5 (2 night)
18
12
20
Day 12-14*
1000-1200
2
12
12
20
Day 15-21*
1500-2000
3
8
14
20
Day 22-35*
2000-2500
4
6
15
20
Week 5-8
3000-3500
4 (6 night)
5
18
20
Week 8-12
Weaning process may start if eating sufficient concentrates
Foal Management Tips
- Place foals in a clean and dry area immediately after birth
- Offer colostrum immediately after birth
- Ensure the stall is free of draft and is clean and warm
- Start feeding milk replacer daily up until weaning
- Frequent feedings of small amounts will decrease digestive upset
- Free-choice water should be available at all times
- Monitor milk intake and weight regularly to confirm weight gain
- Serve milk replacer with a nursing bottle or by pail
