Colostrum and energy for the newborn foal
Monday 05 March 2018The arrival into the world of a foal is always a reason of joy, but we must also be very aware of its health. The first three days of life are very important, as they are high risk and can mark the growth of the foal.
GIROVET has colostrum and energizing syringes to ensure the well-being of the foal in these first moments.
THE COLOSTRUM
Colostrum is produced by the mother during pregnancy and is the first milk she secretes just before giving birth, and no later than 24 hours. Is thick, yellowish and clearly different from normal milk that she will synthetize later. Colostrum is rich in immunoglobulins that will serve as the foal's first protection against invading organisms.
It is essential that the foal takes colostrum in the first hours of life, since it is only then when his digestive system can absorb the immunoglobulins.
Passive transfer is called when a foal has not been able to absorb colostrum in the adequate period for different reasons: maternal colostrum is not enough in quality or quantity, the foal has no instinct to suckle, the mare has mastitis, births with complications, weak mares... The best option is to provide colostrum artificially.
Passive transfer is called when a foal has not been able to absorb colostrum in the adequate period for different reasons: maternal colostrum is not enough in quality or quantity, the foal has no instinct to suckle, the mare has mastitis, births with complications, weak mares... The best option is to provide colostrum artificially.
COLOBOOST — Complete colostrum, high concentration of immunoglobulins.
Administer one syringe (60ml) after birth, and another syringe 6 hours later.
ENERGY FOR THE FIRST DAYS
The first 72 hours of the foal's life are high risk. It is advisable to provide energy support to the foal, especially if it is an orphan, weak or underweight foal. We recommend to administer Horsyboost, a colostrum-rich nutritional supplement in the form of an oral paste designed to stimulate and provide energy to small and underweight foals.
HORSYBOOST — Stimulating and reinforcing.
First syringe at birth, after colostrum, second syringe at 48h.
DIGESTIVE DISORDERS - INTESTINAL FLORA
Diarrhea, as well as other digestive disorders, is very common in foals, since their intestinal mucosa is linked to many changes.
FLORYBOOST — Prebiotic to protect and stimulate the intestinal flora.
Administer a dose (10ml) as soon as the first symptoms of digestive disorder appear. After 6 hours, administer a second dose. Repeat every day until the symptoms disappear.
GROWTH
Once the neonatal period has passed, and aparently the risk has passed, some weaker or smaller foals still need an energy boost.
FORTIBOOST — Strengthens and enhances the foal's growth.
Administer once a week until considered necessary.
