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Vetpro Foalmilk

$136.28
$136.28
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Rug Fill / Weight Guide

The thermoneutral zone is the temperature range where the body can maintain its core temperature with little to no extra energy expenditure. For humans, this range is quite narrow at 21–28 °C, but for horses it’s much broader at 5–25 °C.

This difference means we should avoid rugging horses based on how cold we feel. Over-rugging can lead to serious health issues, including metabolic problems and thermoregulatory dysfunction.

Tips for Choosing a Winter Rug Weight

  • Clipped horses may need a heavier gram fill to stay comfortable.

  • Remember: horses warm themselves more easily than they cool down under a rug. If unsure, choose a lighter rug.

  • Check your horse regularly to make sure they are neither too hot nor too cold.

  • Consider your horse’s age and natural ability to stay warm.

  • As a general guide, rugging is usually appropriate when temperatures drop below 5–10 °C, but always adjust for your horse’s individual needs.

  • Always ensure rugs are waterproof. A wet rug is worse than no rug at all.

This is an indicative guide only. Always take into account factors such as wind chill, your horse’s age, weight, and condition.

Mare’s milk is unique – foals do not thrive on cow’s milk. To use cow’or goat milk as a replacement can cause difficulties for the orphan foal, reducing their chances of healthy development. Vetpro Foalmilk does not contain colostrum – this must be given to the foal within four hours of birth and prior to any other nutrients, even milk or water.

Vetpro Foalmilk is made from premium quality (human consumable standard) New Zealand milk powder. It is also combined with the correct balance of fats, lactose and sugar, with the vitamins and minerals at an optimum level for the healthy development of the foal. This produces the closest formulation to mare’s milk than either cow or goat milk.

Comparison of main ingredients:

Mares Milk – Vetpro FoalMilk  – Goats Milk – Cows Milk
Fat 15% – 12% – 34% – 29%
Protein 22.8% – 22% – 25% – 25%
Sugar 58.8% – 50% – 31% – 38%

Although the main use is to nourish an orphan foal, it is also useful as a supplement for a foal whose dam has insufficient milk, or added dry to foal feed at weaning.

Vetpro Foalmilk is also ideal as a liquid supplement for aged horses who have difficulty eating hard feed, horses in poor condition and lactating mares.

Available Sizes: a 2.5 kg bag (emergency packs) or a 10 kg bag. Both bags come complete with sterilizing tablets, measure scoop, teat and full instructions, plus hints on managing the orphan foal.

Read our article on ‘Raising the Orphan Foal’ here…

Each 100 gm of Vetpro Foalmilk contains:
Vitamin A 2500iu
Vitamin D 250iu
Vitamin E 15iu
Vitamin B1 3 mg
Vitamin B2 1.5 mg
Vitamin 6 1.5 mg
Vitamin B12 5mg
Folic Acid 1.5 mg
Niacin 2.5 mg
Pantothenic Acid 2.5 mg


Shipping Info

Shipping & Pickup Information

Flat Rate Shipping via Post Haste (Excludes Feed):

  • North Island: $10 (1-2 working days)
  • South Island: $20 (2-3 working days)
  • Rural Surcharge: +$6 (extra time may apply)

Feed Shipping per bag via Post Haste:

  • Central North Island: $14 Per Bag
  • Upper North Island: $18 Per Bag
  • Lower North Island: $28 Per Bag
  • South Island: $55 Per Bag
  • Rural Surcharge: +$6 (extra time may apply)

Orders placed before 1 PM are usually shipped the same day.

Click & Collect:

  • Free 24/7 pickup via our after-hours collection box.
  • Instructions will be emailed when your order is ready.
Returns & Exchanges

No problem! We offer 30-day returns and exchanges on all items in new, resalable condition with the original packaging. See our full policy.
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Vetpro Foalmilk