Nutrition is one of the most important aspects when raising youngstock. It cannot be emphasised enough how important a constant, balanced diet is for the healthy development of the foal, to avoid growth spurts and maintain a smooth, even growth pattern. This is why NAF developed Mare, Foal & Youngstock, a broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement, which provides Calcium and Phosphorous in the correct ratio for bone development, with Zinc and Iron present to ensure absorption of those nutrients into the bone. Copper is added for healthy cartilage formation, along with Vitamin E which supports healthy muscle development. Lysine is the first limiting amino acid in the equine diet, and helps to ensure protein is properly utilised. Feeding Mare, Foal & Youngstock as directed to the mare and the foal, will ensure the correct micro-nutrient, vitamin and mineral levels are provided for optimum development of the foal. Providing the mare with this nutritional support prior to foaling will enable her to pass on the necessary nutrient levels to her foal. NAF recommend that Mare, Foal & Youngstock is fed daily to the mare from three months before foaling through to weaning, and to the foal up until four years of age.

Composition

Wheat feed, Maize, Dicalcium phosphate, Calcium carbonate, Brewers’ yeast, Sodium chloride, Monocalcium phosphate, Vegetable oil (rapeseed, rspo palm, coconut), Magnesium oxide.

Additives (per kg)
Amino acids
L-Lysine monohydrochloride	3c222		44,840 mg
DL-Methionine	3c301		3,520 mg
Trace Elements
Iodine	(3b202, Calcium iodate, anhydrous)		14 mg
Copper	(3b405, Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate)		2,400 mg
Iron	(3b103, Iron (II) sulphate monohydrate)		6,940 mg
Manganese	(3b502, Manganese (II) oxide)		1,410 mg
Selenium	(3b810, Selenised yeast, inactivated)		5.62 mg
Zinc	(3b603, Zinc oxide)		8,360 mg
Vitamins
Biotin	3a880		22.5 mg
Calcium-D-pantothenate	3a841		382 mg
Choline chloride	3a890		1,410 mg
Folic acid	3a316		105 mg
Niacinamide	3a315		623 mg
Vitamin A	3a672a		211,000 I.U.
Vitamin B1	3a821		351 mg
Vitamin B12			2,340 μg
Vitamin B2	3a825i		234 mg
Vitamin B6			140 mg
Vitamin D3	3a671		35,200 I.U.
Vitamin E	3a700		15,600 I.U.
Vitamin K3	3a711		119 mg

Analytical Constituents
Crude protein	15.0%
Crude oils and fats	6.5%
Crude ash	36.6%
Crude fibre	3.2%
Acid Insoluble Ash	3.0%
Sodium	3.1%
Calcium	6.3%
Phosphorous	3.4%

Add to feed daily to balance the diet of broodmares and growing youngsters, particularly those on a high fibre, low concentrate ration. Provides micronutrients essential to healthy growth and development. Do not exceed recommended rates.
Horses & Ponies	g per day	scoops per day
Brood mares
Horses	60-90	4-6
Ponies	30-60	2-4
Youngstock
Up to 200kg	30	2
200 - 400kg	30 - 60	2-4
400kg +	60 - 90	4-6