Bovikalc^® Dry is an oral mineral bolus designed to reduce milk production. It creates a mild, temporary decrease in blood pH that decreases dry matter intake and impacts milk synthesis. The reduction of milk production decreases udder engorgement and pressure, leading to more comfortable cows.

Drying off is the most important phase of the lactation cycle because it prepares the cow and her udder for the next lactation. Bovikalc^® Dry provides a more comfortable dry-off by reducing milk production at dry-off, which can help: 

• Reduce udder engorgement and pressure to maintain a more comfortable dry-off¹

• Maintain cow comfort and well-being at dry-off without the implementation of additional² management changes 

• Extend lying time for a more comfortable dry-off experience¹

• Reduce milk leakage¹

The recommended method of delivery involves giving both boluses at dry-off. Giving two boluses at, or eight to 12 hours before, the last milking is the recommended protocol.  

Bovikalc^® Dry is an oral mineral supplement given to dairy cows at dry-off.  

The direct effect of BOVIKALC Dry is a reduction of dry-matter intake, which results in a reduction of milk production at the time around dry-off. BOVIKALC Dry contains calcium chloride, calcium sulfate and ammonium chloride.

The product reduces milk production at dry-off by inducing a slight and temporary decrease in blood pH.