{"product_id":"direct-bolus-calcium","title":"Direct Bolus Calcium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Calcium Bolus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDietetic feed for dairy cows in bolus form to supplement calcium around calving and reduce the risk of milk fever and subclinical hypocalcaemia. Contains two highly absorbable forms of calcium (calcium formate and calcium acetate) and provides 25 g of available calcium per bolus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a calcium bolus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround calving, calcium demand rises sharply. If the cow cannot keep up, blood calcium drops, leading to milk fever (reduced appetite and activity, cold ears, weak muscles). In 40-50% of cows the signs aren't visible but low calcium can still affect the lactation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gelatine capsule dissolves quickly in the rumen, so the calcium is released and absorbed fast, giving a gradual rise in calcium levels that is maintained for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 bolus 12-24 hours before calving.\u003cbr\u003e1 bolus immediately after calving.\u003cbr\u003e1 bolus 10-12 hours after calving.\u003cbr\u003e1 bolus 24 hours after calving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupportive after milk fever treatment:\u003c\/em\u003e 1 bolus 2 hours and 1 bolus 12 hours after a calcium infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive orally with a 36 mm bolus applicator.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direct Bolus","offers":[{"title":"4 pcs","offer_id":55399435469143,"sku":"DIRE012","price":32.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 pcs","offer_id":55399435501911,"sku":"DIRE013","price":77.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/6452\/7014\/files\/DIRE012_ba5bffa9-a86a-439a-be65-51b1a8a61787.png?v=1791839884","url":"https:\/\/countryfarmsupplies.com\/products\/direct-bolus-calcium","provider":"Country Farm Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}