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Bovikalc Boluses
Oral calcium supplement for freshening cows
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Product description
Bovikalc is an oral calcium supplement for use around parturition in fresh dairy cows.
Active ingredients
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Bovikalc composition:
- Calcium chloride
- Calcium sulfate
- Water
- Fat product
- Xanthan gum
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Each Bovikalc 192 g bolus provides 43 g of calcium, 71% from calcium chloride and 29% from calcium sulfate.
Administration and dosage
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How to use Bovikalc:
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Minimum protocol:
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1st bolus immediately after calving
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2nd bolus 12 - 24 hours after calving
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Extended protocol: For high yielding cows and cows with previous history of hypocalcemia.
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1st bolus at the first signs of parturition
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2nd bolus immediately after calving
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3rd bolus 12 - 24 hours after calving
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4th bolus 24 - 48 hours after calving
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Please discuss protocol with Herd Nutritionist and/or Herd Veterinarian before implementation.
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Place the bolus in the bolus applicator with the rounded end pointing outward.
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If right- handed, place yourself at the cow’s right side.
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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.
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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.
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Wait a moment for the cow to swallow and then remove the applicator.