Effectiveness of Calcium Propionate Gels

Authors

  • W. K. Sanchez University of Idaho, Animal and Veterinary Science Department, Agricultural Science Building, Moscow, Idaho 83844-2330
  • J. J. Higgins University of Idaho, Animal and Veterinary Science Department, Agricultural Science Building, Moscow, Idaho 83844-2330
  • M. A. Guy University of Idaho, Animal and Veterinary Science Department, Agricultural Science Building, Moscow, Idaho 83844-2330
  • M. L. Anderson Mark Anderson & Associates, Inc., Spring Valley, Wisconsin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19956171

Keywords:

Oral calcium gels, blood calcium, periparturient dairy cows, calcium chloride

Abstract

Oral calcium gels are used to elevate blood calcium of periparturient dairy cows. Calcium chloride is the most commonly used ingredient in these products. Although calcium chloride increases blood Ca, it may cause metabolic acidosis and thus is often contraindicated.

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Published

1995-09-14

Issue

1995

Section

Research Summaries 2