Norbrook Calcitrace D3 Bolus
Item code: AGRI-160604
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Description
Norbrook Calcitrace D3 Bolus
Norbrook Calcitrace D3 Bolus is a high-strength calcium supplement formulated to help reduce the risk of clinical and sub-clinical milk fever in dairy cows around the time of calving. Each bolus provides a rapid source of calcium alongside Vitamin D3 to support calcium absorption when demand is at its highest.
Calcitrace D3 Bolus can also be used as supportive therapy following intravenous calcium infusion, helping to maintain blood calcium levels during the critical post-calving period.
Key Benefits
- Helps reduce the risk of clinical and sub-clinical milk fever
- Provides 45g of calcium per bolus
- Contains 40,000 IU Vitamin D3 to aid calcium metabolism
- Suitable for administration at calving
- Can be used as supportive therapy following calcium infusion
- Easy-to-administer bolus formulation
Product Features
Each 175g Calcitrace D3 Bolus contains:
- 45g Calcium
- 40,000 IU Vitamin D3
Directions for Use
Administer one bolus at the time of calving. If required, administer a second bolus approximately 12 hours later.
Always follow veterinary advice and the product label when administering this product.
Why Choose Norbrook Calcitrace D3 Bolus?
Maintaining adequate calcium levels immediately before and after calving is essential for dairy cow health and productivity. Milk fever can affect appetite, mobility and milk production, resulting in significant economic losses if left unmanaged.
Norbrook Calcitrace D3 Bolus provides a convenient source of calcium with added Vitamin D3 to help support calcium absorption, making it a useful addition to transition cow management programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norbrook Calcitrace D3 Bolus used for?
It is used to help reduce the risk of clinical and sub-clinical milk fever in dairy cows during the calving period and may also be used as supportive therapy after calcium infusion.
How many boluses should be given?
Administer one bolus at calving. A second bolus may be given 12 hours later if necessary or as advised by your veterinary surgeon.
How much calcium does each bolus contain?
Each 175g bolus contains 45g of calcium and 40,000 IU Vitamin D3.
Why is Vitamin D3 included?
Vitamin D3 helps support calcium absorption and metabolism, assisting cows in maintaining healthy blood calcium levels during the transition period.
