Re: encysted strongyles

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/4/00 6:00:46 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
sweaney@lightspeed.net writes:

<< Actually, the doseage for the Powerpac is slightly higher.  A regular tube
 of Panacur has 25 grams (times 2 is 50 grams), while a tube of Panacur
 Powerpac has 57 grams.  Over a five day treatment, your horse recieves 35
 grams more with the Powerpac (5 times 7 grams = 35 grams). >>

That's because the regular "tube" is for a 1000# horse and the Powerpac is 
labeled for a 1250# horse.  So no, the "dose" isn't different--they are just 
giving you more drug.  You should still be dosing by weight.

Heidi