The Direct Calcium Bolus is a complementary feed (mineral dietetic feed) for dairy cows developed to increase the amount of calcium in the blood. Dairy cows are often deficient in calcium around calving, which can lead to milk fever. The bolus contains a combination of two easily absorbable forms of calcium, calcium formate and calcium acetate. The combination of both provides a gradual increase in the calcium level that is maintained for a longer period of time. This makes it a broad-spectrum supplement. It is important to note that there are different types of calcium available on the market. Some only show an immediate boost, but drop soon after again. The Direct Calcium Bolus is a gelatine capsule, which dissolves in the rumen soon after administration, releasing its contents quickly. Both forms of calcium in the bolus are easily absorbable, making the calcium quickly available to the cow. It is recommended to administer one bolus 12-24 hours before calving, one immediately after calving, one 10-12 hours after calving and one 24 hours after calving. In combination with an infusion treatment with calcium, one bolus can be administered at 2 hours and one 12 hours after the infusion. This ensures an optimal start of lactation and helps reduce the risk of milk fever and subclinical hypocalcaemia. The bolus is easy and quick to administer and can be inserted using a designated bolus applicator. Each package contains 4 or 12 boluses, weighing 94 grams each. The Direct Calcium Bolus is an excellent choice for any dairy farmer looking for an effective and easy-to-use supplement to increase blood calcium levels of their dairy cows. Complementary feed (mineral dietetic feed) for dairy cows. Why a calcium bolus?Shortly before or after calving, dairy cows may develop a calcium deficiency in the blood, as their calcium requirement increases rapidly after calving. Calcium is present in the cow in the bloodstream and is also largely fixed in the bones. When the demand for calcium increases, the supply in the blood is initially utilised. If this is not replenished quickly enough by calcium from the bones, the calcium blood level can become too low, which manifests itself in milk fever symptoms such as reduced appetite and activity, cold ears, less functioning skeletal muscles (preventing the cow from standing up) and organ muscles. Providing the Direct Calcium Bolus around calving replenishes the amount of calcium in the animal, reducing the risk of milk fever. The perfect choice for every dairy farmer to supplement calcium in the blood of their cows for an optimal start of lactation.Benefits of the Direct Calcium Boluso Easy to administero Broad-spectrum (fast and long acting) calcium supplement.o Rapid absorption in the rumen fluid. Feed instruction1 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 a milk fever treatment1 bolus 2 hours after infusion.1 bolus 12 hours after infusion. The bolus can be administrated via the white rings in the inserter (36 mm).ContentsDIRE012 - 4 boluses of 94 gramsDIRE013 - 12 boluses of 94 grams Good to know: This Direct Calcium Bolus is the successor to the Excellent Calcium Bolus Gold (CALC05018 and CALC05019).
