Bovimax Cow Magnet
Item code: AGRI-181170
Warehouse Collection: To estimate when your item will be ready to collect, use the "Shipped" date above
Description
Bovimax Cow Magnet
Protect Cattle from Hardware Disease
The Bovimax Cow Magnet is a highly effective rumen magnet designed to help protect cattle from the harmful effects of swallowed metal objects. Built with a powerful magnetic core housed inside a durable ABS protective cage, it safely attracts and retains ferrous materials such as wire, nails and metal fragments before they can damage the reticulum or rumen.
Ideal for dairy and beef cattle, the Bovimax Cow Magnet provides long-term protection against Hardware Disease, offering farmers a simple and proven preventative solution for maintaining herd health and reducing costly veterinary treatment.
Key Features
- Powerful rumen magnet attracts swallowed ferrous metal.
- Durable ABS protective cage securely traps metal debris.
- Helps reduce the risk of Hardware Disease.
- Designed to remain safely in the cow's stomach for life.
- Suitable for dairy and beef cattle.
- Easy to administer using a compatible bolus gun.
- Ideal for cattle exposed to metallic debris through grazing or TMR feeding.
Why Use a Cow Magnet?
Even in well-managed herds, cattle can accidentally ingest pieces of wire, nails and other metal fragments while grazing or feeding on Total Mixed Ration (TMR). Once swallowed, these objects often settle in the reticulum, where natural digestive movements can force them through the stomach wall and potentially cause serious injury to nearby organs, including the heart, liver and lungs.
The Bovimax Cow Magnet helps prevent this by attracting and securely holding ferrous metal within its protective cage, reducing the likelihood of sharp objects penetrating the stomach lining and causing internal damage associated with Hardware Disease.
Durable Protective Cage Design
Unlike standard rumen magnets, the Bovimax features a robust super-strength ABS cage that surrounds the magnetic core. Ferrous materials cling safely inside the cage, helping to keep sharp metal fragments contained and reducing the risk of movement within the digestive system.
Suitable For
- Dairy cattle
- Beef cattle
- Herds fed on Total Mixed Ration (TMR)
- Grazing cattle
- Farms looking to reduce the risk of Hardware Disease
How to Use
Administer the Bovimax Cow Magnet using a suitable bolus gun, following veterinary guidance or manufacturer recommendations. Once inserted, the magnet is designed to remain safely within the cow's stomach throughout its lifetime, continuously attracting and retaining swallowed ferrous metal.
Product Benefits
- Helps protect valuable livestock from internal injury.
- Supports long-term herd health and welfare.
- Simple, one-time administration.
- Cost-effective preventative measure.
- Suitable for routine herd management programmes.
Specifications
- Product: Bovimax Cow Magnet
- Type: Rumen magnet
- Protective cage: High-strength ABS
- Function: Traps swallowed ferrous metal
- Administration: Bolus gun
- Intended use: Lifetime protection against swallowed metal objects in cattle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardware Disease in cattle?
Hardware Disease occurs when a cow swallows sharp metal objects, such as wire or nails, which can penetrate the reticulum and damage surrounding organs.
How does a cow magnet work?
The Bovimax Cow Magnet attracts ferrous metal within the stomach before it can migrate through the stomach wall. The protective cage securely retains the metal to help minimise internal injury.
Will the magnet stay inside the cow?
Yes. Once administered correctly, the magnet is designed to remain safely in the cow's stomach for life.
Can it be used on both dairy and beef cattle?
Yes. The Bovimax Cow Magnet is suitable for both dairy and beef cattle where there is a risk of ingesting metallic objects.
