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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: ScotsGirl on January 13, 2013, 10:27:15 pm

Title: Lamb Boost, re-use or replace?
Post by: ScotsGirl on January 13, 2013, 10:27:15 pm

I am just about to sort out my lambing kit and I have some lamb boost left but never know whether safe to use or should I bin it? It had been opened and been sitting in she'd since last year. Advice appreciated, it isn't cheap so don't want to chuck if ok.

Title: Re: Lamb Boost, re-use or replace?
Post by: supplies for smallholders on January 13, 2013, 10:29:36 pm

Does it have an expiry date on it ?

Title: Re: Lamb Boost, re-use or replace?
Post by: ScotsGirl on January 14, 2013, 08:22:23 am

Yes it does, however doesn't mention whether to use within x months of opening. I just remember last year my old bottle from previous year was mouldy on outside so I threw it although contents might have been fine.

Title: Re: Lamb Boost, re-use or replace?
Post by: SallyintNorth on January 14, 2013, 08:41:12 am

If it's been stored cool and properly shut up, and looks ok, I'd go with the expiry date.

Since a lot of the active contents are vitamins, there's not much point administering it if the vits have expired.  If you just want the sugar content, use glucose! :D