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Old 08/31/14, 05:56 PM
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If I spray apple cider vinegar on my cows would it work ?
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Old 08/31/14, 06:08 PM
 
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I would think it would draw flies to them. A home made nat trap is cider in a glass with plastic over the top and a small hole in the middle. The nat is attracted to the cider vinegar and goes thru the hole and can't find it's way back out.

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Old 08/31/14, 06:22 PM
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Ok I will try that thank you !
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Old 09/01/14, 09:50 AM
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just go down to the feed store and get some fly powder, we use the Y-tex python dust on our cows and goats.
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Old 09/01/14, 10:02 AM
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I had to put a little Skin So Soft on my dog because she was getting torn up by horse flies.. She had huge welts all over her... Amazing how well a little bit went a long ways.. What little I put on lasted for a couple days.. They instantly left her alone.. Just a couple squirts then I rubbed it in..

If I had a cow or two.. .I'd consider it, but not a herd.. I'd bet less than a quarter bottle would work well for a cow..
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Old 09/02/14, 12:43 PM
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I use this on my goats and cow...

http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.h...2-00b0d0204ae5

I love that it is milk safe.
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