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BOVIKALC™ Reference Page
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.
Ingredients
Calcium chloride, Calcium sulfate, Water, Non-glyceride ester of vegetable fatty acids, Xanthan Gum.
Warning
Keep out of reach of children.
For use in animals only.
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434521000
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Highlights
- Designed for safety and efficacy
- Provides for both quick & sustained blood serum calcium levels
- A fat coating on the bolus helps protect the cowís throat
- The bolus formulation helps to limit waste
- The bolus formulation reduces the risk of material entering the lung
- Easy to administer
Contact Information
Boehringer Ingelhiem Vetmedica, Inc.
2621 North Belt Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Information: 800-821-7467
Sales: 800-325-9167
Fax: 816-236-2717
email: judith.sprague@boehringer-ingelheim.com
internet: http://www.bi-vetmedica.com
General Product Information Documents
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