Calcium Borogluconate+Magnesium Hypophosphite Hexahydrate Injection 40%+5%

 

Pharmacodynamic characteristics

The calcium gluconate and magnesium hypophosphite solute provides the body with readily metabolisable calcium and magnesium. Parenteral administration can rapidly increase the plasma concentrations of these ions for the treatment of hypocalcemia associated with hypomagnesemia and / or hypophosphatemia.

What are the consequences if the serum calcium level is low in cows? 

Risk:                                                          Cost:                                                      Consequences:                                                                               

● Milk fever                                                         ● Decrease of fertility                                      ● Significant decrease of dairy production

● Decreased milk production                              ● Increase slaughter rate

● Decreased immune function

● Increased risk of ketosis

● Decreased reproductive performance

 

 

Hypocalcaemia / Milk fever

Milk fever, or hypocalcemia, is a calcium deficiency. The disease has a clinical and a subclinical form and affects when cows they are at their most vulnerable – during the transition period. Cows need a large amount of calcium immediately after calving: initially they take the calcium from their blood and later from their diet and bones. If unable to mobilise sufficient calcium the affected animal won’t be able to stand properly and will have a reduced appetite resulting in poor health and performance.

 

Tips for a proper administration

The solution should be warmed to body temperature before administration. Intravenous administration should be slow. It should be stopped  immediately when adverse reactions occur.