Olivine bolus

The present invention relates to a bolus adapted to be orally administered to ruminants. The bolus contains a mixture of a magnesium silicate, a binder, and a rumen-soluble material. The bolus of the present invention provides for the controlled release of supplemental magnesium as a means of preven...

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Hauptverfasser: SCHRICKER, BRIAN R
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention relates to a bolus adapted to be orally administered to ruminants. The bolus contains a mixture of a magnesium silicate, a binder, and a rumen-soluble material. The bolus of the present invention provides for the controlled release of supplemental magnesium as a means of preventing and combatting the disease known as hypomaganesemia. Optionally, the bolus of the present invention can serve as a carrier for various biologically active substances.