Dairy Cattle 24.7 Product Range

24·7 CALCIUM DAIRY COWS

A short term, sustained release bolus containing calcium. Intended for use in adult dairy cows, over 400 kg liveweight, at calving.

Technology

After administering 24·7 CALCIUM DAIRY COWS boluses, the coating on the bolus dissolves in the rumen and the bolus disintegrates completely within 50 minutes.  The calcium chloride is rapidly absorbed, and the calcium sulphate is absorbed over a longer period, giving a sustained supply of calcium.

Benefits

• Reduces the risk of milk fever and reduces the risk of relapse if given after IV calcium
• Contains DCAB value calcium: - Calcium chloride, 31g (fast release) and Calcium sulphate, 12g (slow release)
• DCAB Calcium will support a cow’s ability to efficiently mobilise calcium from bone reserves and increase calcium absorption from diet
• One bolus contains 43 g calcium = a cow’s daily requirement*
• One bolus = 3.5 x the amount of calcium in 1 bottle of injectable **
• Can be given to all cattle either just prior to or after calving as blanket herd support
• None of the palatability problems associated with gels and pastes
• Easy to administer
• MEAT AND MILK WITHHOLDING PERIOD – NIL

*Based on a requirement of 40 g for a dry cow (NASEM 2021 requirements)                       

**Injectable calcium (Calciject 40 CM (No.5)) contains 11.9g calcium according to its datasheet.  24·7 CALCIUM contains >3x more at 43g per bolus

Administration

1) Pre and post calving regime:

• Administer one bolus at the first sign of calving
• Administer a second bolus 12 – 15 hours after the first bolus

2) Post calving regime:

• Administer one bolus immediately after calving 
• Administer a second bolus 12 – 15 hours after the first bolus

Always use the recommended Agrimin cattle bolus applicator C.

24·7 CALCIUM DAIRY COWS boluses are packed in packs of 12 boluses.

Applicator

Agrimin Cattle Bolus Applicator is a durable steel tool designed for the safe and efficient administration of various Agrimin boluses to cattle. Only in use in cattle over 250kg. Material: Constructed from steel for durability. Ergonomic Design: Ensures safe and efficient bolus administration.