Product description

Bovikalc is an oral calcium supplement for use around parturition in fresh dairy cows.

Active ingredients

• Bovikalc composition:

  • Calcium chloride
  • Calcium sulfate
  • Water
  • Fat product
  • Xanthan gum

• Each Bovikalc 192 g bolus provides 43 g of calcium, 71% from calcium chloride and 29% from calcium sulfate.

Administration and dosage

• How to use Bovikalc:

  • Minimum protocol:

  • 1st bolus immediately after calving

  • 2nd bolus 12 - 24 hours after calving

  • Extended protocol: For high yielding cows and cows with previous history of hypocalcemia.

  • 1st bolus at the first signs of parturition

  • 2nd bolus immediately after calving

  • 3rd bolus 12 - 24 hours after calving

  • 4th bolus 24 - 48 hours after calving

• Please discuss protocol with Herd Nutritionist and/or Herd Veterinarian before implementation.

• Place the bolus in the bolus applicator with the rounded end pointing outward.

• If right- handed, place yourself at the cow’s right side.

• Grab the cow’s upper jaw with your left hand. Keep the cow’s head at a natural position and a little towards yourself. Gently guide the loaded Bovikalc applicator into the cow’s mouth.

• When you feel resistance, gently guide the applicator over the tongue. When the applicator is behind the tongue, squeeze the handle to release the bolus.

• Wait a moment for the cow to swallow and then remove the applicator.