It is odd that more people don't use it?? Two words:
anterior enteritis
Implicated in *endurance horse* colics.? Enough cases that I'll never use it for a competing horse.
YMMV, of course.
Lynne
On Nov 8, 2006, at 12:19 PM, Alex Ward wrote:
I agree strongly about the use of Strongid C.? I use it for both of my horses.? One is a young Arab who is turning out to be too small for me (about 15 HH and I'm 6'4'') and the other is?an Andalusian/Belgian cross who is my size (16.3HH and about 1600 lbs).? Not only does the Strongid seem to enhance the overall health and reduce the risk of colic, but it does make their coat shiny!? It is odd that I am usually the only owner at the barn(s) who uses it.
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I also subscribe to the Pfizer PreventiCare program through my vet. The PreventiCare Colic Assistance Plan, if your horse colics and requires surgery, will reimburse the operating surgeon for surgical costs and three days of aftercare up to $5,000.? This is a good addition to the peace-of-mind emergency fund.
