Horse & Foal

Newborn - Weaned

Foal Milk Replacer

As a milk replacer, Di-Vetelact Nutritional Milk fulfils the vital nutritional requirements of newborn foals that have been rejected, orphaned or early weaned.

It contains essential amino acids and fatty acids necessary to help with tissue growth and supplies vitamins and minerals in a purposeful nutrient profile to ensure foals reach their maximum potential.

Di-Vetelact Nutritional is also beneficial as a supplement to mothers milk if supply is lacking, mum is stressed and for non thriving foals needing supplemental feeds

Directions for Feeding

Dilution A
Approximately 100mL per 1 kg body weight daily

The daily feeding amount should be divided into equal portions for each feeding.
This is a general guide only. Most animals will take what they need.

Feeds per day
12 feeds per day for young infants
Gradually reduce feeds to approximately
8 feeds per day until weaning commences

Take care not to overfeed. Consult your veterinarian for additional advice.

If the foal develops loose stools, reduce to 3/4 strength of chosen dilution temporarily resolved, then gradually increase. Do not increase the total daily feed volume.

*All foals should receive their mother’s milk for at least 2 days, if possible. The early colostrum milk helps with immunity due to its high concentration of the antibodies IgA and IgG which protect against viruses and bacteria. If mare’s milk was not possible, speak to your vet about a suitable colostrum.

Weaned - Fully Grown

Nutritional Supplement

Di-Vetelact Nutritional Milk is recommended as a supplement to support growth and development. It helps ensure the best start and sustain the nutritional needs of your foal while it grows.

It contains complete, balanced nutrition for ongoing growth and development. And is also beneficial when transitioning your foal from broodmare to a new home.

It supports good health, and the development of a good temperament in your horse

Directions for Feeding

Dilution A
Approximately 70mL per 10kg body weight daily

Pre-Natal / Pregnant / Lactating

Nutritional Supplement

Di-Vetelact Nutritional Milk is helpful prior to and then during pregnancy as it supports the broodmare’s increased need for calories, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals for healthy foetal development.

It is recommended as a pregnancy nutritional supplement as it contains iodine and folate and provides beneficial nutrients for the developing foal to store in their body to utilise immediately after birth.

Proper nutritional management of the broodmare during late gestation will give her foal the best start in life.

Di-Vetelact Nutritional Milk is also supportive for the broodmare throughout lactation for the energy requirements essential to support optimal milk supply.

Directions for Feeding

Dilution A
Approximately 70mL per 10kg body weight daily

Ongoing Optimum Health And Condition

Nutritional Supplement

Recommended as a nutritional supplement to support ongoing health and condition. Di-Vetelact Original supplies 25 essential and beneficial vitamins and minerals supporting optimum health.

Sulphur containing amino acids, cysteine and methionine, support a glossy and luscious coat.

Directions for Feeding

Dilution A
Approximately 70mL per 10kg body weight daily

Horses In Work

Nutritional Supplement

Hard-working horses need more and energy than the average horse. They also need extra nutrients and electrolytes.

Di-Vetelact Nutritional Milk is recommended as a nutritional supplement that ensures delivery of nutrients in a complete and balanced profile, supplying 25 vitamins and minerals and important amino acid protein building blocks for muscle development and maintenance.

It supports good health and the development of a good temperament in your horse. Supplying calming, stabilising and nurturing nutrients such as Tryptophan, Tyrosine, B vitamins and magnesium. These all assist in reducing stress, calming and promoting focus whilst training, work and performing.

Di-Vetelact Nutritional Milk also supplies sulphur containing amino acids, cysteine and methionine, to help produce a glossy and luscious coat helping to promote the beauty of your horse

Directions for Feeding

Dilution A
Approximately 70mL per 10kg body weight daily

Recovery & Restoration

Nutritional Supplement

Di-Vetelact Nutritional milk contains all the essential vitamins and minerals, amino acid proteins and fats necessary for tissue repair and healing when horses are have been through an operation or illness.

Directions for Feeding

Dilution A
Offer around 6-12L of prepared liquid Di-Vetelact Nutritional Milk daily.

Divided into 6 feeds. Let your animal drink as much as it needs at this time.

It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use if your horse is under specific dietary treatment for health.

Preparation of Di-Vetelact Milk

Prepare equipment and water

Sterilise feeding equipment by boiling for 5 minutes
Pre-boil safe drinking water and cool to approximately 40ºC.

Select Dilution

Refer to "Daily Feeding Schedule" on pack for Dilution A or B

Make Nutritional Milk

Use the 20mL Di-Vetelact® scoop supplied = 9 grams powder

Dilution A

Add 1 scoop to 60mL of warm water
For approximately 1 Litre, add 135g (15 scoops) to 900mL warm water

Dilution B

Add 1 scoop to 40mL of warm water
For approximately 1 Litre, add 198g (22 scoops) to 880mL warm water

Mix together well to form a smooth milk consistency. Always shake or stir vigorously before feeding to evenly distribute nutrients.

Serve

Serve Nutritional Milk promptly, or refrigerate and use within 24 hours

Feed orphan and early weaned infants (0-6 weeks) with sterilised teat and bottle.
Once 6 weeks, feed from a saucer or bowl to encourage lapping.
For animals not inclined to lap milk, mix Di-Vetelact Nutritional milk into their food. Or, sprinkle powder over their meal as a delicious topper. Always ensure plenty of drinking water is available.

Storage

Sealed container should be stored in a cool dry place. Once opened keep sealed when not in use and for best results use within 1 month of opening.