Grober FoalGro (22/15) 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)
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