Boehringer Ingelheim Launches Bovikalc® Dry for Dairy Cows
The U.S. cattle team at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has launched Bovikalc® Dry, an oral mineral supplement that contributes to comfort and well-being for dairy cows.
It is the first product on the market in the United States that helps decrease milk production in cows during “dry off,” a period of 45 to 60 days before a cow delivers its next calf.
This time of rest, when a cow is not being milked, allows for final fetal growth and rejuvenation of milk-producing cells. Bovikalc® Dry helps prevent milk accumulation and udder swelling with the goal of a more comfortable dry-off experience.
“Boehringer Ingelheim is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of animals, and Bovikalc® Dry is a great example of that commitment,” said Jeff Estabrooks, head of the U.S. cattle business for Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. “It’s also an example of our determination to deliver innovative solutions to meet the needs of our customers.”
The cattle team introduced Bovikalc® Dry at the World Dairy Expo in the fall of 2021 in Madison, Wisc.
Bovikalc® Dry complements BOVIKALC, an oral calcium supplement that has been in Boehringer Ingelheim’s portfolio for years. Dairy farmers give BOVIKALC to help cows get the calcium they need when they calve and begin to produce milk.
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