Bovikalc Bolus
Bovikalc Bolus
Bovikalc Bolus Product Description
An oral calcium supplement for freshening dairy cows
BOVIKALC oral calcium boluses have a unique formulation that provides fast and extended support of blood calcium levels in freshening dairy cows:
- Provides both quick and sustained calcium supplementation that supports blood serum calcium levels at a time when calcium is in great demand.
- The specially-designed BOVIKALC bolus helps ensure a safe usage and better calcium availability than some imitator boluses.
Provides calcium to fresh cows when they need it most.
Immediately after calving, cows experience high levels of calcium loss through milk and colostrum.1 Even when signs aren’t visible, subclinical hypocalcemia can lead to a cascade of complications that could have been avoided.2
Delivers two essential types of calcium: calcium chloride and calcium sulfate.
These two calcium ingredients have been proven best in helping cows get back to optimum performing levels, while the ingredients in some other brands fall short.1
A two-bolus protocol can make all the difference.
Administering an oral calcium supplement at calving, and again 12 to 24 hours later, can provide much-needed calcium supplementation. This is especially critical in second-lactation-or-greater cows, even if on a balanced transition diet.1,2
Not all boluses are created equal.
A BOVIKALC bolus dissolves completely just 30 minutes after reaching the rumen.3,4 Plus, its fat coating makes administration easier and safer for both workers and fresh cows.
Can boost an anionic-salt program.
Anionic salts can reduce cases of subclinical hypocalcemia, but not necessarily eliminate them. According to research, even herds on a quality anionic-salts program can still benefit from the oral calcium supplementation that BOVIKALC boluses deliver
Bovikalc delivers 42g of available calcium in each bolus to help reduce the risk of milk fever.
Each bolus also has an acidifying effect, much like a DCAD diet has, which helps the cow to mobilise her own calcium reserves.
The bolus dissolves in the rumen within 20-30 minutes and helps to raise blood calcium levels over a prolonged period of time.
TO BE USED IN DAIRY COWS AT RISK OF DEVELOPING MILK FEVER, ESPECIALLY IN HIGH YIELDING, OLDER DAIRY COWS AND THOSE INDIVIDUALS AT INCREASED RISK.
For reduction of the risk of milk fever:
- 1st bolus at the first sign of parturition.
- 2nd bolus immediately after calving.
- If necessary, give 1 or 2 additional boluses at 12-15 hour intervals.
For supplementation following calcium injection:
- 1st bolus 2-3 hours after calcium injection.
- 2nd bolus 12-15 hours later.
Only administer Bovikalc® using the approved applicator.
Bovikalc Bolus Dosage & Administration
For reduction of the risk of milk fever:
- 1st bolus at the first sign of parturition.
- 2nd bolus immediately after calving.
- If necessary, give 1 or 2 additional boluses at 12-15 hour intervals.
For supplementation following calcium injection:
- 1st bolus 2-3 hours after calcium injection.
- 2nd bolus 12-15 hours later.
Provided that cows can raise their head and are starting to eat and drink. Only administer Bovikalc® using the approved applicator.
4 Pack
You can download the datasheet here
You can view the manufacturer’s website here
Farm Vet Services recommended product is Calcitrace D3 Bolus
