Baileys Mare's Milk Replacer for Orphan Foals
Description
Baileys Mare's Milk Replacer - Complete Foal Milk Substitute
Baileys Mare's Milk Replacer is an advanced, complete milk substitute formulated for orphan or rejected foals. It contains the highest quality milk proteins, vitamins and minerals necessary for optimum growth, and is fed ad-lib from a bucket so the foal has access 24 hours a day.
It is best for studs, breeders and private yards caring for a foal that has lost its dam, been rejected, or where the mare's milk supply is inadequate. Because it is offered ad-lib rather than by hand, it eliminates the need for feeding every few hours, day and night.
Key Features
- Advanced, complete milk substitute for orphan and rejected foals
- Formulated with the highest quality milk proteins
- Contains vitamins and minerals necessary for optimum growth
- Fed ad-lib from a bucket with 24 hour access for the foal
- Eliminates the need for hand feeding every few hours
- Encourages small, frequent intakes similar to natural suckling patterns
- Practical for stud yards and single-foal situations alike
Specifications
| Brand | Baileys |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Mare's Milk Replacer |
| Product Type | Complete milk substitute for foals |
| Suitable For | Orphan or rejected foals |
| Key Ingredients | High quality milk proteins, vitamins, minerals |
| Feeding Method | Ad-lib from a bucket, 24 hour access |
| Storage | Cool, dry place with the bag closed |
How to Use
- Confirm with your vet that the foal has received adequate colostrum before relying on a milk replacer.
- Mix the powder with water following the instructions printed on the pack.
- Offer the mixed solution in a clean, shallow bucket at a height the foal can reach comfortably.
- Leave the bucket available so the foal can drink ad-lib, 24 hours a day.
- Refresh the solution regularly and wash buckets and mixing equipment thoroughly between batches.
- Provide clean fresh water alongside at all times, plus forage and a suitable creep feed as the foal grows.
- Monitor intake, droppings and condition daily, and speak to your vet or a nutritionist if anything changes.
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FAQ
What is Baileys Mare's Milk Replacer?
It is an advanced, complete milk substitute formulated for orphan or rejected foals, containing high quality milk proteins along with vitamins and minerals necessary for optimum growth.
How is it fed?
It is fed ad-lib from a bucket, allowing the foal access 24 hours a day. This eliminates the need for hand feeding every few hours.
Why is ad-lib bucket feeding better than bottle feeding?
Ad-lib access lets the foal take small, frequent amounts through the day and night, which is closer to natural suckling behaviour, and it removes the round-the-clock labour of hand or bottle feeding.
Does the foal still need water and hard feed?
Yes. Clean fresh water should always be available, and forage plus a suitable foal creep feed can be introduced as the foal grows and moves towards weaning.
How should the powder be stored?
Keep it in a cool, dry place with the bag closed to protect it from damp and vermin, and mix only what will be used fresh.
Does my foal still need veterinary input?
Yes. Any orphan or rejected foal should be under veterinary supervision, especially in the first hours of life when colostrum intake needs to be confirmed.
About Baileys
Baileys Horse Feeds is a British feed manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for research-led nutrition. Its range covers every life stage, from stud and youngstock feeds through to performance mixes, balancers and veteran rations, supported by an experienced nutrition advisory team.