Posted: 14th January 2015 | Back to news feed
With spring just around the corner, many owners of expectant mares will be reviewing their foaling management to help ensure that this season’s foals are all born fit and healthy. Help is at hand from Nettex if problems should arise with Whole Colostrum for Foals, especially if the mare has little or no colostrum to offer after foaling.
Every breeder knows that new-born foals are vulnerable and need all the help they can get during their early days after birth. Whether you’re an experienced breeder or putting your mare in foal for the first time it is sensible to be prepared for all eventualities to make sure that your foal receives the essential nutrients it needs.
Foals are born without any circulating antibodies, which are needed to fight infection. These antibodies are supplied by the mare’s first milk, which is called Colostrum. Some mares will run milk before foaling, losing vital colostrum, while some will not produce sufficient colostrum for the foal.
Nettex have developed Whole Colostrum for Foals that offers fast advanced nutrition levels of probiotics and colostral protein for foals that may be having problems getting their important first day colostrum feed from the mare.
Nettex Whole Colostrum for Foals is a balanced nutritional feed for the new-born foal when the mare has little or no colostrum. This first feed provides the essential energy vital for new born foals to survive and the approved probiotics help to stabilise gut flora. Having healthy gut flora enables the foal to gain weight and strength quickly giving it the ability to fight off any potential problems that may arise during the first 24 hours after birth.
Don’t get caught out, keep Nettex Whole Colostrum for Foals on the shelf so that you are prepared for every eventuality and can ensure that your new-born foal gets the support it needs.
RRP: 250g tub £42.99
For stockist information, visit www.nettexequine.com or call 01634 257150.
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