Cow Start by Anchor bolus

Cow Start a complementary dietetic mineral feed ( calcium supplement) for the reduction of the risk of milk fever and subclinicical hypocalcaemia in dairy cattle.

How to use:

For the reduction of the risk of milk fever:

1. 1 dose (2 boluses) at the first indication of calving.
2. A second dose 12 – 15 hours later.

For Supplementation following calcium injection:

1. 1 dose (2 boluses) 2-3 hours after calcium injection.
2. A second dose 12-15 hours later.

How does the Cow Start bolus work?

2 BOLI SUPPLIES 60 GRAMS OF CALCIUM, 6 g MAGNESIUM, 40000 IU OF VITAMINN D3, 4 g OF PHOSPHOROUS and is in our opinion the best bolus for milk fever prevention and treatment out there!

The Cow Start  bolus is fat coated for safer and easier swallowing – however care must still be taken when administering. The bolus disintergrates in the rumen quickly, delivering a combination of fast and sustained released Calcium sources, thus providing the ideal Calcium release profile to support your cow. The Cow Start  bolus also provides Magnesium, Phosphorus & Vitamin D3 to enhance Calcium absorption  and rumen protected Selenium  and vitamin E as an aid in supporting the immune response.

How to administer:

1. Insert both boluses into the bolus applicator.
2. While holding the cow’s upper jaw, guide the applicator into the cow’s mouth.
3. Guide the applicator gently behind the cow’s tongue and administer the boluses.
4. After administering the boluses, pause momentarily to allow the cow to swallow. Then remove the applicator.
5. Ensure cow is sitting up and able to swallow to prevent choking.

2 boli reduces the risk of cows going down by a factor of 7 , increases milk production by 4 %. Clinical milk fever cases on average cost 275 euro per cow and 5 % of cows suffer, costing 1375 euro per 100 cow herd but of more interest is subclinical cases calculated at 125 euro per case and upto 50 % are affected , costing 6250 per 100 cows! Ideal for cows that  have had 4 or more calves,  or other risk factors.

Whole herd use including first calvers has wiped out clinical cases, retained cleanings, displaced stomachs, reduced mastitis massively in a number of  our herds.

At approx 850 euro it potentially saves nearly 7000 euro per hundred cows.

We have a number of herds doing this whole herd approach with spectacular success and saving! Boxed in 4 packs of 2 boli and also available in a highly palatable drink.