What is the shelf life of a bolus?
The bolus will last indefinitely. It may rust somewhat if left in damp conditions. Rust will not decrease the effectiveness of the bolus.
The bolus will last indefinitely. It may rust somewhat if left in damp conditions. Rust will not decrease the effectiveness of the bolus.
Yes. Even if a stocker is selenium-normal when it arrives at a deficient area, it will become selenium deficient over a 3-5 month period. Selenium deficiency decreases feed efficiency and selenium deficient calves do not perform well on arrival at the feedlot.
The Se 365 bolus can be given at any time during the year and is safe for pregnant cows.
Selenium is passed to the calf during pregnancy very efficiently. The calf will be born with normal levels of selenium if the cow has normal levels. However, at 3-5 months of age the calf will run out of selenium because selenium is not transferred well through the milk. In selenium deficient areas of California both
The Se 365 bolus is not approved for use with other selenium supplements. This is because it provides the maximum allowable selenium supplementation level by itself.
No. Multiple boluses simply sit in the reticulum and do not cause any damage or discomfort.
The Se 365 bolus provides the maximum allowable amount of selenium to be released to the animal and this level is safe for all ages of cattle. Also, since the calves are growing rapidly their need for selenium is the same as for larger, adult cattle.
Yes. The Se 365bolus is safe and effective for calves over 3 months of age.
Yes. The two products can be given together. They do not interfere with each other in any way.
Just one bolus per animal per year is adequate. More than one will not be more effective. An older product that was similar required two boluses per