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Hey Dr Getty,
It has been awhile since I talked to you. Hope everything is going well in colorado 
Anyway, I just have a question about actiflex if you don't mind.
I have started the new school semester and my schedule does not allow me to be at the barn everyday to give Tequila his bucket. Consequently I am pre-mixing it for the barn ownewr to feed. The problem is I can't pour the liquid actiflex into the flaxseed and rice bran pellets and allow it to sit like that for two-three days until she feeds it. Therefor, I was looking at the actiflex powder, but I notice that there are a few (albeit minor) differences.
I was wondering if you could explain a bit about the differences and what, if any, their affect might be.
To refresh your memory, He gets grass/alfalfa, rice bran pellets, falxseed meal, quiessence, and accel, as well as his actiflex.
Thanks a ton!
Jamie
Hi Jamie,
Nice to hear from you! Congratulations on your new schooling!
Sure -- feeding the Actiflex powder is just as effective and in your situation, it would be preferable. The differences have to do with the fact that one is a liquid and the other is dry, therefore not all ingredients lend themselves to both types.
But, basically, they are very similar products and work equally well.
Best regards,
Dr. Getty
Where are you from? Bayfield, Colorado
Hi Jamie,
Glad to help. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Dr. Getty
Where are you from? Bayfield, Colorado