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Bovikalc Boluses

Oral calcium supplement for freshening cows

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Bovikalc Boluses

Oral calcium supplement for freshening cows

Species: Cattle
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FREE shipping over $99
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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.

Manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. Shop all Bovikalc products