Breeder's Edge Nurture Mate for Foals is a colostrum supplement. Nurture Mate supports a foal's ability and desire to nurse while also helping to provide the nutrients needed for normal growth and development. A colostrum supplement given during the first 12 to 24 hours of a foal's life may help to support a healthy immune system. Colostrum supplements can also be used to encourage a normal appetite in a foal's the first days of life. Nurture Mate for Foals is easy to digest and helps support GI health and optimal digestive function. Along with being rich in colostrum, Nurture Mate for Foals contains proteins, vitamins and other beneficial nutrients, including vitamin B12 to support normal growth. This product is not designed to be a colostrum replacer, it is for supplementing the colostrum the foal initially receives from the mare.