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Lets talk FORCO
Gennap1010
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I have read so much about FORCO...but what I have read has all be positive. HMMMM there must be a negative somewhere right or is this stuff really that GREAT?!?! So what I am asking is have any of you on BHW tried it?? I wanna hear your stories the good the bad and the ugly.....I have calf who was a bottle calf, so he didn't have the good milk from his momma. He is a year old and weights about 300 lbs, give or take a little. He doesn't look horrible but he doesn't look great either. I have tried weight supplements, he is on 15% feed and has hay all the time. He looks wormy but I know this calf does not have worms, as he gets wormed and vacs on a scheduled routine. I wanna try FORCO out on him to see if it really works. If it does I wouldn't mind putting my performance horses on it either. So a couple of questions I have to ask. 1. Does it make your horse hot? 2. Is there any dealers around Oklahoma?
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I'm glad your are asking this as I have been wondering the same.  I started feeding it about 2 weeks ago to 4 horses.  One of them will not eat it the pellets, the others seem to enjoy the taste and gobble them up.
I have one mare that could use more topline and butt.  It seems she is getting a bit rounder already,  the gelding is on break and is definately getting more bulky (or may be he is just fat), and then I have my old 26 year old girl on it.  Hard to tell as she has such a wooly coat right now, not sure what is underneath. 
I bought the 50lbs bag and at the price per day with that many horses on it I thought it would be worth a a try. 
  I ordered mine online from someone on FB - shipping was free.

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ecranch
Reg. Dec 2012
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What you have heard is TRUE! Forco is amazing! All of my horses are on it!

I have a 23 year old gelding that would always get diarrhea if on alfalfa or when the pasture came up. After keeping him on Forco that problem has gone away! Took a good solid 30 days to get him straightened out before I really notice the change.

I also started a 3 year old I purchased that needed help with her topline and gain a little extra weight...I might add she was a cribber...same deal, it took about 30 days before I noticed the change, but her topline filled in and she holds her weight great and no longer cribs! Have to get their guts feeling good first and foremost.
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Reg. Dec 2012
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GoMistyGo - 2017-02-16 8:25 AM

I'm glad your are asking this as I have been wondering the same.  I started feeding it about 2 weeks ago to 4 horses.  One of them will not eat it the pellets, the others seem to enjoy the taste and gobble them up.
I have one mare that could use more topline and butt.  It seems she is getting a bit rounder already,  the gelding is on break and is definately getting more bulky (or may be he is just fat), and then I have my old 26 year old girl on it.  Hard to tell as she has such a wooly coat right now, not sure what is underneath. 
I bought the 50lbs bag and at the price per day with that many horses on it I thought it would be worth a a try. 
  I ordered mine online from someone on FB - shipping was free.

I have yet to have one refuse the pellets. Maybe try just a 1/4 of the cup and then gradually go up from there to get him/her used to it? Mine will eat it right out of my hand!
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Reg. Oct 2013
Posted 2017-02-16 8:31 AM
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I use and I love it! It does not make my horses hot. In fact, it has really helped my gelding with rib cage flexibility and overall body soreness. He reaches farther under and to the inside with his back foot in turns.
Nevertoold on here is a dealer. I place my order with her and I receive my Forco with in a few days. She is awesome to work with.

We have a bull that is having some diarhea issues and tonight I will be adding the Forco to his feed.
For the price, Forco gives me the most bang for a buck, IMO.

Just wanted to add that I had a filly that has always had a herring gut, but since putting her on Forco she is not drawn up at all.

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cowgalsissy
Reg. Dec 2008
Posted 2017-02-16 8:35 AM
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My mare prefers the granules over the pellets. It must be the way they are processed? 
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Posted 2017-02-16 8:38 AM
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I used it on my mare. I did not see any changes other than watery poos.
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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2017-02-16 8:55 AM
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Forco is amazing stuff! My horses prefer the granules to the pellets as well. I used Forco to help bring this guy back to health .



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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2017-02-16 8:57 AM
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This is after being on Forco and a good feed program

This horse also had black tar like diarrhea when we brought him home, the Forco cleared it up.

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Posted 2017-02-16 8:59 AM
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I’ve used it on horses and bum lambs. It always made a HUGE difference in my bums.

I have one horse that will get diarrhea if not on pasture 24/7 and last year when I had to have him penned up it really helped him. It also helped my mare when she had a big hay belly despite being worked. I have since moved her to straight alfalfa and we no longer have issues, but once I start hauling her again I will probably put her back on it.
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RockinGR
Reg. Feb 2009
Posted 2017-02-16 9:01 AM
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I have a gelding that, after losing weight to the point of muscle wasting and failure to thrive, was diagnosed with ulcers (which we treated), then shortly after I took him to internal medicine and diagnostics at Oklahoma State and he was diagnosed with massive intestinal edema and peritonitis, and lack of function in his duodenum. I put him on Forco just before the edema was found and he was put on a 60 day regimen of Doxycylene and Prednisol. I kept him on a loading dose of Forco and on continued the omeprazole through the antibiotics course.

When I took him back a month later, the internist's jaw hit the floor. He looked better, and then again a month later! He's not back to normal, and he still has minor ups and downs, but he's gained weight, he's gained muscle condition, he's got his pep back, he plays in his turnout again, and he's running awesome.

There are so many details I left out to keep this short, but I love Forco. The internal specialist just absolutely cannot believe how he's doing. He's been off of all meds since November, and he's still doing great. I still have to feed him separate from my others, and he gets all kinds of special treatment, lol, but he's thriving.

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IRunOnFaith
Reg. Dec 2009
Posted 2017-02-16 9:11 AM
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I live in Texas and have never heard of Forco.
Can someone post what you are paying for the supplement? I found an array of prices online.
I'm guessing pricing fluctuates? 

 
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Reg. Jun 2010
Posted 2017-02-16 9:18 AM
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I pay about $190 for 50 lbs and it lasts me about 6 months. I think the dealers can change the prices. I also give it to my dog. It's not a miracle supplement. If they don't have anything wrong with their gut flora, you're not going to notice a whole lot. Mine just got more shiny and their manes and tails were softer.  

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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2017-02-16 9:21 AM
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IRunOnFaith - 2017-02-16 9:11 AM

I live in Texas and have never heard of Forco.
Can someone post what you are paying for the supplement? I found an array of prices online.
I'm guessing pricing fluctuates? 

 

I get mine from forco Colorado . Com he's the cheapest I've found so far. $56 for the 10lb granules and free shipping.
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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2017-02-16 9:22 AM
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RockinGR - 2017-02-16 9:01 AM

I have a gelding that, after losing weight to the point of muscle wasting and failure to thrive, was diagnosed with ulcers (which we treated), then shortly after I took him to internal medicine and diagnostics at Oklahoma State and he was diagnosed with massive intestinal edema and peritonitis, and lack of function in his duodenum. I put him on Forco just before the edema was found and he was put on a 60 day regimen of Doxycylene and Prednisol. I kept him on a loading dose of Forco and on continued the omeprazole through the antibiotics course.

When I took him back a month later, the internist's jaw hit the floor. He looked better, and then again a month later! He's not back to normal, and he still has minor ups and downs, but he's gained weight, he's gained muscle condition, he's got his pep back, he plays in his turnout again, and he's running awesome.

There are so many details I left out to keep this short, but I love Forco. The internal specialist just absolutely cannot believe how he's doing. He's been off of all meds since November, and he's still doing great. I still have to feed him separate from my others, and he gets all kinds of special treatment, lol, but he's thriving.

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Wow! He looks great!
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Gennap1010
Reg. Jul 2013
Posted 2017-02-16 9:25 AM
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RockinGR - 2017-02-16 9:01 AM

I have a gelding that, after losing weight to the point of muscle wasting and failure to thrive, was diagnosed with ulcers (which we treated), then shortly after I took him to internal medicine and diagnostics at Oklahoma State and he was diagnosed with massive intestinal edema and peritonitis, and lack of function in his duodenum. I put him on Forco just before the edema was found and he was put on a 60 day regimen of Doxycylene and Prednisol. I kept him on a loading dose of Forco and on continued the omeprazole through the antibiotics course.

When I took him back a month later, the internist's jaw hit the floor. He looked better, and then again a month later! He's not back to normal, and he still has minor ups and downs, but he's gained weight, he's gained muscle condition, he's got his pep back, he plays in his turnout again, and he's running awesome.

There are so many details I left out to keep this short, but I love Forco. The internal specialist just absolutely cannot believe how he's doing. He's been off of all meds since November, and he's still doing great. I still have to feed him separate from my others, and he gets all kinds of special treatment, lol, but he's thriving.

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WOW!!!!
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RockinGR
Reg. Feb 2009
Posted 2017-02-16 9:32 AM
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want2chase3 - 2017-02-16 9:21 AM

IRunOnFaith - 2017-02-16 9:11 AM

I live in Texas and have never heard of Forco.
Can someone post what you are paying for the supplement? I found an array of prices online.
I'm guessing pricing fluctuates? 

 

I get mine from forco Colorado . Com he's the cheapest I've found so far. $56 for the 10lb granules and free shipping.

In central Ks we are paying $42 for 10# (no shipping). I buy mine in a 25# "refill" bag and put it in an old Amplify bucket, but I think you can buy a bucket for like $5 the first time. It's $114 drop shipped to my house. I want to say the 50# option is just over $200 delivered.
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Reg. Jul 2013
Posted 2017-02-16 9:33 AM
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I sometimes recommend FORCO be added to Renew Gold. I do this mostly with harder to digest roughage or horses that have gut damage from long term lack of parasite control. Renew Gold has a prebiotic that helps with roughage digestion. That is what FORCO is, and some horses benefit from a higher amount of prebiotic in the above circumstances. It is a very good product, and the digestive aid that I recommend.
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winwillows - 2017-02-16 9:33 AM

I sometimes recommend FORCO be added to Renew Gold. I do this mostly with harder to digest roughage or horses that have gut damage from long term lack of parasite control. Renew Gold has a prebiotic that helps with roughage digestion. That is what FORCO is, and some horses benefit from a higher amount of prebiotic in the above circumstances. It is a very good product, and the digestive aid that I recommend.

This is what I'm adding mine to, along with Equine Senior, for the horse I posted photos of above. He's also getting alfalfa--I was using pellets but now he's eating a flake good. I've been very happy with my recipe, obviously.
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Reg. May 2009
Posted 2017-02-16 9:58 AM
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Gennap1010
Reg. Jul 2013
Posted 2017-02-16 10:00 AM
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RockinGR - 2017-02-16 9:53 AM

winwillows - 2017-02-16 9:33 AM

I sometimes recommend FORCO be added to Renew Gold. I do this mostly with harder to digest roughage or horses that have gut damage from long term lack of parasite control. Renew Gold has a prebiotic that helps with roughage digestion. That is what FORCO is, and some horses benefit from a higher amount of prebiotic in the above circumstances. It is a very good product, and the digestive aid that I recommend.

This is what I'm adding mine to, along with Equine Senior, for the horse I posted photos of above. He's also getting alfalfa--I was using pellets but now he's eating a flake good. I've been very happy with my recipe, obviously.

Would I need to feed something that isn't high in protein? Like right now my performance horses get a feed that I have mixed, oats, corn, alfalfa its like 12%. Or would it be ok to mix in with this feed?
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RockinGR
Reg. Feb 2009
Posted 2017-02-16 10:21 AM
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Gennap1010 - 2017-02-16 10:00 AM

RockinGR - 2017-02-16 9:53 AM

winwillows - 2017-02-16 9:33 AM

I sometimes recommend FORCO be added to Renew Gold. I do this mostly with harder to digest roughage or horses that have gut damage from long term lack of parasite control. Renew Gold has a prebiotic that helps with roughage digestion. That is what FORCO is, and some horses benefit from a higher amount of prebiotic in the above circumstances. It is a very good product, and the digestive aid that I recommend.

This is what I'm adding mine to, along with Equine Senior, for the horse I posted photos of above. He's also getting alfalfa--I was using pellets but now he's eating a flake good. I've been very happy with my recipe, obviously.

Would I need to feed something that isn't high in protein? Like right now my performance horses get a feed that I have mixed, oats, corn, alfalfa its like 12%. Or would it be ok to mix in with this feed?

You should be able to mix it with whatever you are currently feeding. I changed mine from strategy to Equine Senior when he was real bad because Senior is so easy to digest and has high fermentable roughage in it. I chose to add Renew Gold to the Senior to add muscle building protein that the Senior doesn't have, but also because of its digesability and it's ingredients are so beneficial to the gut. I also add aloe Vera juice for its benefits. But again, my horse is a special case that's still an on going battle. If I feed it to any of my others it goes on with their strategy and alfalfa pellets.
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Reg. Dec 2012
Posted 2017-02-16 10:39 AM
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RockinGR - 2017-02-16 9:53 AM

winwillows - 2017-02-16 9:33 AM

I sometimes recommend FORCO be added to Renew Gold. I do this mostly with harder to digest roughage or horses that have gut damage from long term lack of parasite control. Renew Gold has a prebiotic that helps with roughage digestion. That is what FORCO is, and some horses benefit from a higher amount of prebiotic in the above circumstances. It is a very good product, and the digestive aid that I recommend.

This is what I'm adding mine to, along with Equine Senior, for the horse I posted photos of above. He's also getting alfalfa--I was using pellets but now he's eating a flake good. I've been very happy with my recipe, obviously.

I also add equine senior with my renew gold in addition to forco to the horses I am running so they don't drop weight (ages 4-22).
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Posted 2017-02-16 10:49 AM
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ecranch - 2017-02-16 11:39 AM
RockinGR - 2017-02-16 9:53 AM
winwillows - 2017-02-16 9:33 AM I sometimes recommend FORCO be added to Renew Gold. I do this mostly with harder to digest roughage or horses that have gut damage from long term lack of parasite control. Renew Gold has a prebiotic that helps with roughage digestion. That is what FORCO is, and some horses benefit from a higher amount of prebiotic in the above circumstances. It is a very good product, and the digestive aid that I recommend.
This is what I'm adding mine to, along with Equine Senior, for the horse I posted photos of above. He's also getting alfalfa--I was using pellets but now he's eating a flake good. I've been very happy with my recipe, obviously.
I also add equine senior with my renew gold in addition to forco to the horses I am running so they don't drop weight (ages 4-22).

so you are adding feed to your feed?

Sounds like that RG is working well. 

 
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1DSoon - 2017-02-16 10:49 AM

ecranch - 2017-02-16 11:39 AM
RockinGR - 2017-02-16 9:53 AM
winwillows - 2017-02-16 9:33 AM I sometimes recommend FORCO be added to Renew Gold. I do this mostly with harder to digest roughage or horses that have gut damage from long term lack of parasite control. Renew Gold has a prebiotic that helps with roughage digestion. That is what FORCO is, and some horses benefit from a higher amount of prebiotic in the above circumstances. It is a very good product, and the digestive aid that I recommend.
This is what I'm adding mine to, along with Equine Senior, for the horse I posted photos of above. He's also getting alfalfa--I was using pellets but now he's eating a flake good. I've been very happy with my recipe, obviously.
I also add equine senior with my renew gold in addition to forco to the horses I am running so they don't drop weight (ages 4-22).

so you are adding feed to your feed?

Sounds like that RG is working well. 

 

If I am understanding correctly, RG can be fed alone as a sole feed, or fed with your feed at a lessor amount.
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Reg. Jul 2008
Posted 2017-02-16 11:12 AM
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Absolutely love Forco. I had a horse that I was struggling with his coat. Tried all kinds of things and he still had a rough coat. After starting on the Forco, he coat got softer and not so dull, even have seen his mane grow after being on it. I prefer the granule as I don't care for pellets. I have to keep my tack room door closed when I am getting grain ready because the barn cats will fight me for it and so will the goat if she is loose. It really is good stuff. 
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GoMistyGo
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It seemd everyone preferes the granules over the pellets.  Is it really powdery?  Does it need to be mixed in with oil or water to stick? 
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My 6 year old mare has been on Forco about 10 months now. I really like the results. I've been able to drastically cut back on the amount of grain she was getting, as she is utilizing her forage much better.  She is blooming and holding condition, all while being competed on. I would even venture to say she's somewhat chubby. 

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Posted 2017-02-16 11:37 AM
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I had my gelding on it every summer and I think it made a difference. He wasn't on a weight supplement anymore. I didn't notice as big of a difference with the pellets vs granulated. The granulated is almost like a sand texture so not super powdery. My gelding is the world pickiest eater and eventually picks around it but I hope to put him on it again this summer now that I have the horses home and can wet it down a little.
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RockinGR
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I have only tried the pellets. My horse was sorting out anything fine--I had to dissolve his doxy in AVJ and pour it on his feed. If I didn't I could scoop out the exact amount I put in after he was done. Same thing with other supplements or any fines from the bottom of the feed barrel--won't touch it. He cleans the pellets up great so I have never changed.

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I started mine on the pellets, but when I reordered I got a better deal at the time on granules so tried those. Never had a problem with them eating either version. I ended up sticking with the granules.
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Good stuff. Liana Deweese is a dealer in Oklahoma. She is very reasonable. You can contact her on facebook or email her here: liana@deweesebarrelhorses.com
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oija - 2017-02-16 12:05 PM

Good stuff. Liana Deweese is a dealer in Oklahoma. She is very reasonable. You can contact her on facebook or email her here: liana@deweesebarrelhorses.com

Thank you!!!!!!
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I buy mine from Colorado Forco. I only have 1 horse so I buy the small container.  He has been on it for 10 yrs so now I don't feed it every day. Feeding the gut and keeping him healthy.I buy the granular and mix it in with my beet pulp and alfalfa pellet concoction.  Never had a problem with him not wanting to eat it.  
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ctdrumrunr - 2017-02-16 1:25 PM

I buy mine from Colorado Forco. I only have 1 horse so I buy the small container.  He has been on it for 10 yrs so now I don't feed it every day. Feeding the gut and keeping him healthy.I buy the granular and mix it in with my beet pulp and alfalfa pellet concoction.  Never had a problem with him not wanting to eat it.  

Jim Rea w/ Forco Colorado is super nice and helpful. He's quick to ship and also offers a free 5lb tub with every 100 lbs you buy.
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GoMistyGo - 2017-02-16 11:25 AM It seemd everyone preferes the granules over the pellets.  Is it really powdery?  Does it need to be mixed in with oil or water to stick? 

All of my horses were on Forco for years.  I didn't use the pellets.  Fed oats and coastal/alfalfa hay.  Did not have to add oil or water.  Studder loved it as did all of them.  Certain horses I had on Formula 11 so some got some liquid in their feed but I never had to use liquid. 
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GoMistyGo - 2017-02-16 11:25 AM

It seemd everyone preferes the granules over the pellets.  Is it really powdery?  Does it need to be mixed in with oil or water to stick? 

I don't consider the granules to be "granules" it's more of a powder.
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Posted 2017-02-17 7:52 AM
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My 28 year old Appy had been dropping weight despite increased quality feed/forage and had chronic diarrhea. Added the Forco and within the week he had stopped having diarrhea, and he stopped losing weight. That was the only thing I had changed. Later we changed to an extruded diet and continued the Forco and he has gained back weight. No more diarrhea.

One other example. We came home a while back and found two skinny starving dogs in our barn sheltering from the rain. One had severe diarrhea. We kept them in a stall and fed them. The one with diarrhea I decided to just toss some Forco on his food instead of pepto or something else. The diarrhea cleared up quickly. I started feeding it to both of them and did so until we found them homes. They picked up weight quickly...no more diarrhea

Now...I did run out for a time and my old guy did fine for about a week...then started having some loose stool...so he is back on it.

Nothing negative to say here. I buy the granules.
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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2017-02-17 8:56 AM
Subject: RE: Lets talk FORCO



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Griz - 2017-02-17 5:55 AM

GoMistyGo - 2017-02-16 11:25 AM

It seemd everyone preferes the granules over the pellets.  Is it really powdery?  Does it need to be mixed in with oil or water to stick? 

I don't consider the granules to be "granules" it's more of a powder.

I have 1 horse on excel eq oil I mix the forco with that in his grain. The other horse doesn't get any oil and seems to eat the forco just fine tossed in his grain. I have yet to have a horse that won't eat the forco by itself. It's got a grainy smell, if that makes sense!
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WYOracer
Reg. Feb 2012
Posted 2017-02-17 3:53 PM
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This was one of my horses that was purchased from LA and hauled to WY. It was -30s for 10 days and we kept him on FORCO through it all. I was very impressed.



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Nevertooold
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2017-02-17 5:41 PM
Subject: RE: Lets talk FORCO



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Love FORCO!

I started to use it back in 2005 on a horse that was having problems with ulcers.

I then started giving it to our dogs and it has helped them with regular bowel movements, gas and I had one that always had loose stools.

I started to sell it about 5 years ago. It's one supplement that I will always give. FORCO has one job and that is too keep the gut flora balanced and allows the body to digest food the best to it's ability.

It will help with diarrhea and with my current horse, he had gas problems along with hard manure apples. Gas is gone and his manure is perfect.

 
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Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2017-02-17 6:23 PM
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Griz - 2017-02-17 6:55 AM
GoMistyGo - 2017-02-16 11:25 AM It seemd everyone preferes the granules over the pellets.  Is it really powdery?  Does it need to be mixed in with oil or water to stick? 
I don't consider the granules to be "granules" it's more of a powder.

i think its more like course sand than powder.  
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Meyerfarm
Reg. Jan 2014
Posted 2017-02-17 8:16 PM
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I have been selling and feeding Forco for 4 years now and love it. My horses always look good and hold their weight great under hard work. !0 lb tubs (80 servings) are $46 and 50 lb bags (400 servings) are $186. can be drop shipped anywhere. Let me know if I can help.
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KatieMac88
Reg. Apr 2012
Posted 2017-02-17 8:17 PM
Subject: RE: Lets talk FORCO



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I've been feeding the granules for almost a year now and don't plan on stopping. It's great stuff! All the horses LOVE it! They will lick every last drop out of the feed pan. I started because I got a horse who was underweight, had dull hair, and runny manure. The Forco helped his transition tremendously! Within a month he had put on weight, slicked off, and his manure was perfect. I take probiotics myself and I know it makes me feel better so why not do the same for my horse?

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hezasmashnsixcess
Reg. Apr 2004
Posted 2017-02-18 10:01 AM
Subject: RE: Lets talk FORCO



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I did not see a difference with my horse on Forco, But i have my once french bulldog on it. he has alot of stomach issues and would puke non stop. he is on reglan and prilosec and i gove him forco daily also 
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GoMistyGo
Reg. Feb 2004
Posted 2017-02-18 5:56 PM
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 Another question:  do you feed another ulcer prevention supplement with it, or are your horses doing okay without.  I'm trying to simplify and streamline my program.  Feeding too many different things...
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Nevertooold
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2017-02-18 7:59 PM
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GoMistyGo - 2017-02-18 5:56 PM  Another question:  do you feed another ulcer prevention supplement with it, or are your horses doing okay without.  I'm trying to simplify and streamline my program.  Feeding too many different things...

For my chronic ulcer horse I also gave THE GastroPlus when I hauled and during big changes in weather. My current horse with gas and hard manure, get FORCO and THE MM.
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Cowgirl Up!_1
Reg. Jun 2013
Posted 2017-02-19 4:16 PM
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Can a seller please pm me? I was getting mine out of town at a feed store but can't seem to get there when I need to anymore. Shipping is probably better for me.
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Reg. Oct 2013
Posted 2017-02-19 4:29 PM
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Cowgirl Up!_1 - 2017-02-19 4:16 PM

Can a seller please pm me? I was getting mine out of town at a feed store but can't seem to get there when I need to anymore. Shipping is probably better for me.

PM Nevertooold. She gets back to you fast.
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1DSoon
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2017-02-19 8:21 PM
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Cowgirl Up!_1 - 2017-02-19 5:16 PM Can a seller please pm me? I was getting mine out of town at a feed store but can't seem to get there when I need to anymore. Shipping is probably better for me.

Contact Liana DeWeese and she can get you hooked up.

Probalby find her on FB and she's a member here but I can't remember her username

 
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Reg. May 2014
Posted 2017-02-20 10:36 AM
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GoMistyGo - 2017-02-18 5:56 PM

 Another question:  do you feed another ulcer prevention supplement with it, or are your horses doing okay without.  I'm trying to simplify and streamline my program.  Feeding too many different things...

With my ulcer horse I feed Forco and U-Gard daily.
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oija
Reg. Feb 2012
Posted 2017-02-20 11:22 AM
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1DSoon - 2017-02-19 8:21 PM

Cowgirl Up!_1 - 2017-02-19 5:16 PM Can a seller please pm me? I was getting mine out of town at a feed store but can't seem to get there when I need to anymore. Shipping is probably better for me.

Contact Liana DeWeese and she can get you hooked up.

Probalby find her on FB and she's a member here but I can't remember her username

 

It's Liana D on here.
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