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Colostra

Milk powder with primary source of antibodies (colostrum) for feeding shortly after the birth of the foal

Administer within 24 hours after birth

Provides your foal with vital antibodies

Primary source of antibodies immediately after birth

Available in:

Jar 100 g

Cavalor Colostra provides newborn foals with vital colostrum when the mare is unable to produce it, or enough of it.

Foals are born without antibodies and must receive these from the mare’s first milk within the first 24 hours of life.

If the foal receives little to no first milk, for whatever the reason, compensation is absolutely essential. Cavalor Colostra raises the level of immunoglobulins in the blood.

It gives the foal better defences against germs such as viruses and bacteria during its first week of life. A strong start is essential for a foal’s healthy growth and development.

In mammals, including in horses, the embryo receives (almost) no antibodies via the placenta during gestation. This means that foals must receive antibodies from quality colostrum during the first hours after birth to build up their immunity.

The absorption of antibodies from colostrum is highest within the first 6 to 8 hours after birth. After 24 hours, the foal can no longer absorb antibodies through colostrum.

Orphaned foals, but also foals from mares with little, no, or insufficient quality colostrum, can develop immunoglobulin deficiencies. Horses with immunoglobulin deficiencies are at higher risk of developing infectious diseases, including diarrhoea.

Cavalor Colostra contains natural substances (freeze-dried colostrum) that are essential for healthy growth in foals. Cavalor Colostra is safe for all foals and contains at least 30% immunoglobulins.

More information about this product can be found in the product data sheet. You can download this data sheet by clicking on “specifications”

Add the contents of 1 package (100 g) of Cavalor Colostra to 0.2 L Cavalor Hyppolac or water. Stir the powder well until it is completely dissolved. Feed Cavalor Colostra using a bottle and nipple.

Caution: do not heat in a microwave, as this will destroy the immunoglobulins.

If the foal receives no colostrum from the mare: Feed the foal Cavalor Colostra within the first 6 hours after birth and again after 12–16 hours.

If the foal receives too little colostrum from the mare: Feed the foal Cavalor Colostra within the first 24 hours after birth.

Specifications

What our fans think about our products:

Individual nutrition needs

Endurix has made the biggest change in my horse, it has put on the lean muscle that I was trying for. My horses are able to meet their individual nutrition needs with Cavalor, which in turn allows me to make them the best athletes they can be.

Jamie McAllster

McAllister Eventing

No more problems or sweet itch

After trying different feeds, I’ve finally found the right one for my Shetland mare, Annie. I was really worried about her last year, but after changing her management (grazing muzzle and a handful of Fiberforce per day), she’s like a completely different pony!

Charlotte De Beule

A massive difference

My mare is a Haflinger-Belgian Warmblood cross and she’s really wild, both to handle and to ride. She’s also half cold blood, so it’s really important that she doesn’t get too much protein. After trying out countless feeds from other brands, I decided on Pianissimo - and it really made a difference.

Charlotte De Beule

It’s perfect for a laid-back leisure horse!

My horse has always been a bit lazy more power would be nice. Before I started giving her Cavalor Perfomix, I had to use a lot of leg but I still didn’t manage to get her going forwards. I noticed a big difference even after just a few days and half a scoop of the feed.

Charlotte De Beule

The solution for sensitive guts

I’d like to congratulate you on your Fiberforce feed. My horse was very ill and had lost a lot of weight. He’s also very prone to stomach ulcers, so I was looking for an easily digestible feed. I’ve been feeding my horse Cavalor Fiberforce for about a month now and it’s really helped him!

Mieke

It’s a great feed

Cavalor Tradition Apple really is a brilliant feed! My pony is always good and waits until I give her some. She is generally greedy and she especially likes the apple pieces. The feed has improved her appearance and her coat has a wonderful shine.

Suzanne Willemsen

Perfect!

My 6-year-old mare always had problems in the second test at a competition. Since I’ve been giving her Cavalor An Energy Boost around half an hour before the second test, she hasn’t had any problem managing it. I no longer need to push her as much and I can ride her with very subtle aids.

Sabrina Koster

They look and feel their best

The horses need proper nutrition to build muscle and look and feel their best. Strucomix Senior is palatable for my older horses and the Fiberforce is great for my easy keepers. It keeps them trim but provides them with all their nutritional requirements!

Lauren Hill

Seaborne Farm

The ultimate cool-down

I’ve recently been treating my pony with Cavalor Muscle Cooler following intensive training. There’s no doubt that his muscles are less stiff than they used to be after a hard training session. Hot tendons and muscles return to normal body temperature much faster after using the Muscle Cooler.

Marlotte Kaldenberg

The results are incredible!

I was looking for a feed for my 17-year-old mare who needs a low-sugar diet, as she is unable to metabolise the high sugar content of other horse feeds. That’s how I came upon Cavalor Fiberforce. My horse loves this mix and hasn’t had any excess muscle acidity since I started feeding it!

Natascha Rogmans

Delicious products

Cavalor Mash & Mix is my horse’s favourite! I really like it too, because it can be fed wet and dry. It’s ideal for giving a quick warm feed after work.

Jannet Haakman

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