Out of date gastro guard

[Steerpike]

Thought I would get more replies here, just checking my gastro guard supplies for this season and realised the two I have left go out of date this month, my horses first event is in April will these be ok to use or should I get some new ones?

 

[mandyroberts]

I don't use it but if its a dry substance I would say definitely yes. I would have thought a couple of months would also be Ok for most fluids too.

 

[Steerpike]

Thank you, it's a paste in a syringe

 

[Britestar]

I would happily use it on my horse.

 

[Fruitcake]

A few years ago, when my horse had just been treated for ulcers, I suggested to the vet that I might like to give him a maintenance course over the autumn (which seemed to be his bad time). Vet agreed and said he’d order some in. He then rang back to say he had some with a week’s date on (and that would go out of date well before the course was due to finish) that he’d let me have for half price if I wanted. He said it would be totally fine to use and shouldn’t lose effectiveness that quickly. I jumped at the bargain and was more than happy to use it.

 

[Equi]

Yeah why not. I always use out of date things. Unless they come with a "will kill you if used" warning.

 

[Dave's Mam]

Yeah why not. I always use out of date things. Unless they come with a "will kill you if used" warning.

Same here.

 

[Steerpike]

Great thank you, will use them!

 

[SEL]

My mare had a relapse last summer and I used some syringes that were 6m out if date with vet approval. Too expensive to waste!