Rearguard Alternatives

Re: Rearguard Alternatives

Rob Loxley — Tue, 03 May 2011 23:45:45 GMT

http://www.beaphar.co.uk/productdetail/fly-guard-75ml/1325/

though not sure how s-methoprene rates against cyromazine as an IGR?

Re: Rearguard Alternatives

Michael Woodhouse — Tue, 03 May 2011 22:34:09 GMT

[quote user="CatherineBoden"]On a similar note, what do people use for fly strike in dogs? Specifically Collies? [/quote]

I use the sheep Crovect. No drug company info, but just apply locally.

Re: Rearguard Alternatives

Mark Holmes — Tue, 03 May 2011 22:26:14 GMT

You can use stronghold on rabbits and it works out significantly cheaper than Xenex.

Re: Rearguard Alternatives

Mark Hedberg — Tue, 03 May 2011 21:42:52 GMT

Well, ivermectin's right out...how about Advocate?

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CatherineThomas — Tue, 03 May 2011 21:22:14 GMT

There's also xenex made by genetrix. Easier to apply as its a spot on, but has to be done every 2 weeks, so it also works out quite expensive.

On a similar note, what do people use for fly strike in dogs? Specifically Collies? We had a Collie today who had diarrhoea over the weekend, this morniing the owner noticed maggots. We had to GA her to examine her. We clipped all the hair around her back end and tail. There were 3 quite large maggots and a very small wound on the underside of the tail, so we cleaned the whole area thoroughly. The nurse called Merial and Bayer to ask what what they suggest, apparently one of them suggested rearguard but no recommendations on how much or how it should be applied. Another one said there is a new product available but apparently we can't get it through nvs. I don't know what it's called.

Re: Rearguard Alternatives

Stephen Courtney — Tue, 03 May 2011 21:03:11 GMT

We have just reduced the cost of our rearguard as it wasn't selling. So the markup was lowered. Can't remember what we are selling it for now, but last year was about £27 a bottle...we have slashed the markup and it is selling better now.

I also offer owners prescriptions if they need expensive medication - have several crazy rabbit herd owners who spend plenty of money with us but need ( and appreciate) the break.

The best alternative to rearguard is twice daily bum checks and scrupulous cleanliness. Clean hutches and fly papers the next best.