>>Karen, I sent a message to Kevin relating to the cost. It was somewhere
>between
>>$.50 and $.60 per day. Also, Pfizer says that you cannot purchase the
>>product unless
>>you are a "licensed" veterinarian. It is a good product! If you can get it
>>for under
>>$50, that's a good deal. Good luck! Best regards, Al R.
>>
> Actually Pfizer dropped that requirement, and now pushes it OTC.
>Several local feed stores carry it, so look in your area--it could save you
>shipping.
> Pfiizer did replace the DVM-only witha Strongid 2CX, same stuff,
>twice the concentration. Comes in 10# containers, easier to haul around in
>my truck. I sell it for pretty much break wven price, about $40-45,
>depending on what quantitiy I order.
> Personally, I love the stuff.My picky gelding has become a good
>hay-eater, and for the first time in his life, got fat. Some savings in the
>amount of grain fed (can often reduce it on Strongid) might be factored into
>the costs, and IMHO, it reduces colics. So if you save one vet visit, you've
>pretty much paid for a year's supply.
> And yes, you should worm w/ivermectin once or twice a year, though I
>haven't seen bots around here in I don't know how long.
> --CMNewell,DVM
>"The expression in a horse's eye is like a blessing on a good man's house."
> --Sayied iben-el Rabil, quoting the Prophet
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