Unlike other calcium boluses, which can take hours to begin delivering calcium to the bloodstream, the new Triple Calcium Bolus begins its release immediately. Whether used as supportive treatment or a preventive measure, this innovative bolus is designed to make it easy for producers to supplement cows with the calcium they need to maintain health at calving

“As a cow moves from her dry period into lactation, the amount of calcium she needs just to maintain her basic body functions doubles,” says Travis Thayer, technical service veterinarian, AgriLabs. “A cow milking 70 pounds needs an additional 40 grams of calcium every day for milk production. It’s extremely difficult for fresh cows to get the extra calcium their bodies need through their diets, which is why calcium supplementation is so important during the transition period.”

Each Triple Calcium Bolus, which contains 44 grams of calcium, uses a combination of calcium compounds to increase blood-serum calcium levels quickly and then provide a sustained release of calcium. For supportive treatment and prevention, producers should administer one 176-gram Triple Calcium Bolus a few hours before calving, and another from six to 12 hours after calving.