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Bovikalc Calcium Boluses for Cattle
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Description A wax coated bolus containing a large supply (43g) of calcium. Bovikalc is designed for use in cows just prior to, or just after calving. Bovikalc helps farmers manage the calcium status of their herd over the calving period. | Technology Bovikalc boluses are designed to dissolve in the rumen within 20 minutes. Calcium is then released in two forms, calcium chloride and calcium sulphate and this calcium is available to the animal for a period of 36 hours. 
Composition
Administration regime 1 - Pre and post calving regime: First bolus – Administer one bolus per animal at the first sign of calving.
Second bolus – Follow up with a second bolus 12-15 hours later if necessary. On-farm recommendation - 'If she's got cold ears, she needs another bolus' Administration regime 2 - Post calving regime: First bolus – Administer 1 bolus immediately after calving (or after sub-cutaneous calcium injection).
Second bolus – Follow up with a second bolus 12-15 hours later if necessary. On-farm recommendation - 'If she's got cold ears, she needs another bolus' When to use * Bovikalc*
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- High yielding dairy cows
- Dairy cows with a previous history of calcium problems
- Older cows into 3+ lactation
- Jerseys and Guernseys
| Benefits - Large supply of calcium – 43g in each bolus
- Bolus dissolves and supplies calcium within 20 minutes
- Calcium from bolus is available for 36 hours – peace of mind for the farmer
- None of the palatability problems associated with gels and pastes
- Can be used in conjunction with existing calcium supplementation regimes
Efficacy Bovikalc has been tested in several trials and the results have been published in peer reviewed scientific journals. Trial work has shown the following: - Maintenance of normal calcium blood levels over 36 hour period
- The value of using a calcium bolus to ensure calcium intake during high risk periods
Administration See the recommended administration regimes above Always use the recommended Bovikalc bolus applicator. Bovikalc are packed in units of 4  
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