Product information Advantages and disadvantages Easy and quick administration Rapid absorption in the rumen fluid Broad-spectrum (fast and long-acting) calcium supplement, Direct bolus calcium Dietary feed for dairy cows in bolus form to supplement calcium around calving to reduce the risk of milk fever and subclinical hypocalcemia. Contains a combination of 2 highly absorbable forms of calcium, calcium formate and calcium acetate, and provides 25 grams of available calcium per bolus, 12 x 4 mesh Price (each) Why Calcium Bolus Shortly before or after calving, a dairy cow may develop a calcium deficiency in the blood as the demand for calcium increases sharply around calving. If the cow cannot replenish this supply quickly enough, blood calcium levels may be too low, resulting in visible symptoms of milk fever, such as reduced appetite and activity, cold ears, and less skeletal and organ muscle function. In a larger group (40-50%), however, the symptoms are not immediately visible, but low calcium levels can have consequences later in lactation. Direct Calcium Bolus is an easy-to-apply gelatin capsule that dissolves quickly in the rumen, so that the contents containing calcium formate and calcium acetate are also quickly released. Thanks to the good absorbability of both forms of calcium, calcium becomes quickly available to the cow. This ensures a gradual increase in the level of calcium, which is maintained for a longer period of time. An ideal choice for every breeder of dairy cattle to supplement calcium in dairy cows for an optimal start of lactation. Feeding instructions 1 bolus 12-24 hours before calving. 1 bolus immediately after calving. 1 bolus 10-12 hours after calving. 1 bolus 24 hours after calving. Supportive after treatment of milk fever 1 bolus 2 hours after calcium infusion. 1 bolus 12 hours after the calcium infusion. Administer orally with the designated applicator. The bolus can be introduced using the white rings in the applicator (36 mm). Good to know: This direct calcium bolus is the successor to the excellent calcium bolus, Gold (CALC05018 and CALC05019) Price (per piece) without VAT