First Choice Calcium Bolus contains calcium chloride for immediate release and calcium sulfate for sustained release. Product is coated with a vegetable-based wax that allows for safety and ease of administration.
First Choice Calcium Bolus for cows is fast-dissolving calcium
supplement bolus for freshening cows. Formulated with three forms of calcium
and Vitamin D3. Contains calcium chloride for immediate absorption, calcium
propionate for moderate immediate release (maintains calcium levels longer) and
calcium carbonate, which offers low immediate release (with calcium level
increasing over time). Manufactured with a patented process, using high
concentrations of liquefied nutrients, hardened and compressed into a single,
quick dissolution bolus. Fast-dissolving oral calcium supplement for cows intended for
the First Choice period. Easy to administer, safe for the animal and prepares
cows to enter the milking herd in a normal time frame. Each bolus contains
immediate release calcium and sustained release calcium to help combat milk
fever and other common metabolic complications before they start. Also provides
vitamin D, which is necessary for the absorption and metabolism of calcium and
phosphorous. Application advantages include no sharp edges or surfaces, no
palatability issues common with drenches and pastes, and no withdrawal period.