Vitamin-mineral boluses contain a combination of essential vitamins and minerals necessary for the overall health, growth, and productivity of animals. These boluses are formulated to address specific nutritional deficiencies or to support specific physiological functions. The composition of the bolus may vary depending on the target animal species, age, and specific requirements.
Calcium boluses, on the other hand, are specifically designed to provide a supplemental source of calcium to animals. Calcium is an essential mineral required for various physiological processes, including bone development, muscle function, nerve transmission, and blood clotting. Calcium boluses are often used to prevent or treat conditions like milk fever (hypocalcemia) in dairy cows, where there is a sudden drop in blood calcium levels around the time of calving.
The bolus form allows for a controlled release of the nutrients over an extended period of time, ensuring sustained supplementation. This can be particularly useful in situations where continuous nutrient delivery is required, such as in grazing animals or when animals may have limited access to certain nutrients in their diet.
Oligo bolus