Up-Cal Injectable Solution is a high-potency, multi-component metabolic treatment engineered for the South African livestock and equine sectors. Specifically formulated to address acute mineral imbalances, it is the primary choice for farmers managing "Milk Fever" (Hypocalcaemia) and "Grass Staggers" (Hypomagnesaemia) in high-producing dairy cows and ewes. This 500ml solution provides a concentrated source of calcium and magnesium, bolstered by glucose for immediate energy and caffeine to stimulate the central nervous and circulatory systems during severe metabolic collapse.
Key Performance Features
- Rapid-Action Calcium & Magnesium: Formulated to quickly restore physiological levels of essential minerals, preventing the muscular tremors and recumbency associated with metabolic "downer" cows.
- Integrated Glucose (Dextrose) Boost: Provides an immediate, readily available energy source to combat ketosis and hypoglycaemia, which often occur concurrently with mineral deficiencies.
- Caffeine Stimulation: Includes a specialized dose of caffeine to act as a circulatory stimulant, helping to "wake up" the animal's system and support recovery from the depressive state of milk fever.
- Versatile Multidose Format: The 500ml bottle is calibrated for the standard full-dose treatment of adult cattle, while allowing for precise smaller doses for sheep, goats, and horses.
Ideal Applications
- Acute Milk Fever (Hypocalcaemia): The industry standard for treating recumbent cows immediately before, during, or after calving.
- Ketosis & Pregnancy Toxaemia: Perfect for supporting ewes and cows suffering from "Twin Lamb Disease" or energy deficits in late-stage pregnancy.
- Hypomagnesaemia (Grass Staggers): Ideal for livestock grazing on lush, nitrogen-rich pastures that interfere with natural magnesium absorption.
- Post-Calving Recovery: A reliable primary supportive treatment for animals showing signs of weakness, low appetite, or metabolic stress after a difficult delivery.
Product Benefits
- Comprehensive 4-in-1 Formula: Eliminates the need for separate injections of calcium, energy, and stimulants, reducing animal handling stress and treatment time.
- Improves Survival Rates: Rapid intervention with Up-Cal can mean the difference between a "downer" animal making a full recovery or suffering permanent muscle and nerve damage.
- Safe for Multiple Species: Specifically balanced for use in cattle, sheep, pigs, and horses, making it an essential "all-rounder" for the farm medicine chest.
Pro Tip: For the fastest response in "downer" cattle, the intravenous (IV) route is preferred, but must be administered very slowly (over 10–15 minutes) while monitoring the heart rate. Installation Note: If injecting subcutaneously (under the skin), divide the 500ml dose into several different sites (e.g., 50ml per site) and massage the area to speed up absorption and prevent localized swelling. Safety Note: Warm the bottle to body temperature in a bucket of warm water before use to reduce the shock to the animal's system.
