HAND-REARING: KEY POINTS

PRACTICAL points for hand-rearing are: ● follow the specific directions and instructions for the making and the concentration of the milk replacer ● wash buckets and mixing utensils in hot water with washing-up liquid after each use. If the facilities allow, the whisk and jug can be kept in a Milton solution between uses and this solution changed daily ● record the quantity of the milk consumed ● the ideal protocol is to prepare the milk replacer fresh for each feeding. If time is an issue, the foal’s daily ration of milk can be mixed ahead of time, but ensure that it is covered and stored in a fridge until it is used. Any milk that is not consumed within 24 hours should be discarded ● weigh the foal regularly…

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