Aspirin bolus
A painkiller for cattle in the form of a natural aspirin bolus
Our natural aspirin bolus Aspitop is a fast-acting cattle supplement designed to target pain, fever, and inflammation. It improves the comfort and health status of the cow. It can be used as a painkiller at calving, hoof trimming, in case of lameness and hoof problems, in case of mastitis or metritis, and as prevention in any case where the cow seems not fit or in pain.
Our aspirin bolus can be used for cows over 400 kg.
Benefits of our natural aspirin bolus?
- Fast-acting supplement giving immediate results with an effect lasting up to 2 days
- A natural solution with Salix alba (white willow), citrus extracts, and propolis
- Immediately relieves the cow's pain and improves her comfort
- Improves animal welfare
- Helps to reduce the use of medicines (although it can be used in combination with a medical treatment)
- Less secondary diseases
- No waiting time for milk or meat
- Treatment can be repeated if necessary
Propolis: from bees with love
Propolis has been known for a long time for (amongst others) its anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, and anti-protozoal activity.
Zulhendri and colleagues described three ways in which propolis impacts the well-being of the host:
- Keeping the body's antioxidant system healthy.
- Modulation of pro-inflammatory responses.
- Boosting the body's natural defense system.
Figure: the impact of propolis on the pathogens and the host
So, how does propolis act against bacteria? Amuhayawi summed up 7 methods:
- Reducing the mobility of bacteria by affecting the cell membrane permeability.
- Inhibiting the production of the biofilm by causing damage to the cell membrane.
- Blocking the creation of new nucleic acids, which are the building blocks of genetic material in cells, by flavonoids.
- Reducing bacterial resistance.
- Preventing the formation of proteins.
- Disrupting the normal functioning of the cytoplasmic membrane of the cells, affecting the cells’ overall health and functionality.
- Affecting the bacteria’s energy metabolism.
Easing pain in cows with a tree leaf
White willow (or Salix alba) is a plant with silvery, oblong leaves mostly growing in the Northern hemisphere that belongs to the family of the Salicaceae (which includes around 1 220 species). Willows are a remarkably diverse group of plants ranging from small bushes to gigantic trees. This diversity provides a chemical plethora of 322 secondary metabolites (which are identified up until August 2024), such as flavonoids (95) and organic acids (28). It is needless to say that this chemical composition offers big pharmacological opportunities (but I said it anyway).
But how does this chemical compositin reduce pain in cattle? Read it in our blog, by clicking here.
Why use a bolus?
- Easy in use
- Easy storage and transportation
- No need to give daily supplements
- No need to calculate supplementary feed
- Each cow gets the right dose
- No spilling
You can combine Aspitop with other boluses!
Aspitop can be used together with other boluses, most notably with Mammitop Clinic. Ask our advice for all the possibilities.
Composition
Aspitop bolus combines 3 different ways of action thanks to 3 different active ingredients that work in synergy and reinforce each other.
Salix Alba
The main components of Salix alba (Willow tree) are
Citrus
The citrus extracts in Aspitop are a source of strong antioxidants with ascorbic acid, bioflavonoids, and polyphenols as the main components. These citrus extracts support the immune system, reduce stress, protect the liver and act as anti-inflammatory agents
Propolis
Propolis is a natural ingredient produced by honey bees.
Vitamin C
The reference amongst antioxidants.
Certification
Dosage and administration
- Use 1 Aspitop bolus per cow
- Aspitop bolus works for 48 hours
- Can be repeated after 1 or 2 days if needed
- Do not administer to an animal laying down
Packaging
- Aspitop comes in a box of 12 boluses of 100 grams
- Expiry date: shelf life of 2 years after the production date
- Store dry, protected from extreme temperatures and out of reach of children
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Calcium bolus
Calcitop is a fast acting calcium supplement designed to solve a calcium deficiency (hypocalcaemia) around calving and to prevent milk fever.
