Bovikalc® | Vetmedica

Description

Bovikalc is a unique bolus formulation of calcium that provides for both fast and extended sustained serum calcium levels. Bovikalc is an oral mineral nutritional supplement providing a source of calcium for use in freshening cows.

Features

Provides two sources of calcium
Designed to minimize irritation
Minimizes waste
Reduces risk of aspiration pneumonia
Easy to administer

Benefits

Provides calcium chloride for quick blood serum calcium levels and calcium sulphate for sustained blood serum calcium levels over time.
A fat coating over each bolus helps protect the cowís throat.
The bolus formulation, when delivered properly, is swallowed leaving nothing to be spit out.
The bolus formulation reduces the risk of calcium chloride aspiration pneumonia.
Easy to dose; depress the applicator handle once and the calcium bolus is delivered.

Advantages

Bovikalc provides a calcium supplement for freshening cows in a unique bolus formulation that provides for both fast and sustained blood serum calcium levels.

Dosage & Administration

Boluses are given to the cow using a special Bovikalc bolus applicator. Give one bolus of Bovikalc prior to or immediately after calving and a second bolus twelve hours later. The Bovikalc bolus will disintegrate quickly in the rumen. The calcium chloride is available immediately while the calcium sulphate will provide sustained release of calcium.

Precautions

Store in original packaging at or below 77∞F (25∞C). The Bovikalc boluses are sensitive to humidity and should be stored in the plastic tube until immediately before use. Follow label instructions carefully. Incorrect use or handling may cause serious side effects. User assumes risk of use or handling contrary to instructions, or under abnormal conditions not reasonably foreseeable. Bovikalc should not be used for initial treatment of hypocalcemia. Do not use Bovikalc for cows lying down or showing signs of hypocalcemia. Do not use excessive force when giving the bolus to the cow. Do not use the bolus if broken. Keep out of reach of children.

Uses

Bovikalc is a fat coated calcium bolus for use as an oral calcium mineral supplement in freshening cows. Guaranteed Analysis Calcium, minimum 21.4% Calcium, maximum 24.6% Each Bolus of 190g contains 43 grams of Calcium.