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At 11:02 AM 2/4/2010, Merri Melde wrote:
> What's your experience with probiotics? any of you swear by them, or 
> swear off them?

Swear by them!  I've had practically miracles occur with the use of 
large amounts of probiotics.  I always have some available - at the 
first sign of any sort of problem with my horses, I give them a big dose.

> what kind do you use? when/how much do you use?

I'm currently using a powdered probiotic meant for humans that I get 
at the feed store:  Back To Health.  Half pound for $12 and 
change.  It comes with a teensy little scoop - maybe half a tsp size 
- and I consider that a maintenance dose.  If I've got a horse with a 
problem I'll mix several scoops in with some beet pulp and 
Bermuda/alfalfa blend pellets, very well soaked.  If I've got a horse 
with a critical issue, I'll give the horse a probiotic dose tube from 
the feed store morning and evening, then go to the powdered stuff in 
the soaked pellets morning and evening.  I don't currently have any 
of the tube probiotics so can't tell you the brand name.


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