K Phos-Boost
Dipotassium Phosphate Bolus
Innovation Request
K Phos-Boost was developed at the request of veterinarians concerned
with the lack of approved boluses dealing with animals that are suspected
to be hypokalemic and or hypophosphatemic in the demanding period
following calving or when off feed.
New from Solvet Research! The first and only Dipotassium
Phosphate bolus available in Canada.
Solvet has recently introduced a safe and effective alternative to drenching
cows with phosphorus and potassium. Oral phosphorus supplementation is
the preferred route as commercially available intravenous solutions of
phosphorus for veterinary use do not significantly increase phosphorus in the
blood. Oral supplementation of potassium rapidly restores normokalaemia.
The scientific literature is supportive of the fact that off feed cows are often
both hypophosphatemic and hypokalemic. Although, the latter can’t be
substantiated reliably with taking blood samples as most of the potassium is
stored intracellularly. Phosphorous and potassium deficiency have been
described in cows with LDA, ketosis, clinical mastitis, retained placenta, fatty
liver, and downer cows. Oral phosphorus supplementation will raise serum
phosphorus levels in 90 minutes and will last for up to 24 hours. Oral
treatments with potassium will increase serum potassium within 30 minutes
and will last for about 12 hours. Unlike the irritation caused by a potassium
chloride drench, the K Phos-Boost bolus is easy on the cow due to its
protective coating.
Based on the oral availability of phosphorus and potassium, supplementation
in the above-mentioned conditions may be indicated using K Phos-Boost.
The K Phos-Boost bolus contains 106 grams of phosphate and 87 grams of
potassium. The safe and recommended dosage is 2 boluses once a day for up
to three days. Oral phosphorus supplementation will raise phosphorus levels
in 90 minutes and will last for up to 24 hours.
Coated a second time, the thicker protective layer provides
easy application and prevents damage to the esophagus.
K Phos-Boost Features
Each seal bag is clearly identified as K Phos-Boost to avoid
any risk of confusion with other bolus on the market
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