Mare's Match® Milk Replacer - 8 lbs
Mare's Match is a milk-based supplement that is designed to provide your young foals and weanling horses with a palatable, scientific nutrition that’s part of a flexible and successful nutritional feeding program. Powder contains 26% protein from high quality milk as well as phosphorus and trace minerals that will aid in structural growth. Feed Mare's Match Foal Milk Transition Powder to provide a nutritional boost for maximum foal growth and aid in the transition from milk to grain.
Mare’s Match® foal milk replacer feeding program:
For optimum results, insure that foals receive at least two quarts of colostrum immediately following birth. Then begin feeding Mare’s Match® foal milk replacer and transition to Mare’s Match® foal milk transition pellets during weeks 6 through 8.
Through all periods, mix 0.25 pound foal milk replacer powder in one quart of 110-120 degree Fahrenheit water. Feed mixed milk replacer at 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit. Completely sanitize feeding equipment after each feeding and reseal package between feedings to maintain freshness.
Suggested Feeding Program
Age of Foal | Number of Feedings Per Day | Feeding Rates Per Foal Daily, Quarts* |
---|---|---|
1 Day | - | Colostrum |
2-7 Days** | 4 | 4-8 |
2nd Week | 4 | 6-12 |
3rd and 4th Week | 3 | 8-15 |
5th Week | 3 | 6-12 |
6th - 8th Week | 2 | 4-8 |
**Begin feeding in small amounts a high quality foal creep ration and fresh, clean water at all times. Gradually increase feeding rate over time.
For best results, feed foals Mare’s Match® foal milk replacer for the first 8 weeks and transition to Mare’s Match® foal milk transition pellets to ease the stress of weaning.
SIZE | 8 lb |
---|---|
Size | 6 TO 10 LB |
Item | 11-2806 |