Effect of calcium chloride on the productivity of farm animals

This article presents an analysis of the use of calcium chloride as a feed additive, component of mineral supplements, boluses and preparations for livestock production. The potential of protected calcium chloride in the NutriCAB supplement has been noted, as it reduces hypocalcemia, retained placenta, and displaced abomasum. Therapeutic measures for subclinical hypocalcemia using chloride solutions with glucose were also analyzed. The effect of using anionic salts in feeding cows was analyzed, which ensures a reduction in the occurrence of placental retention and milk fever, as well as an increase in dry matter consumption. It has been noted that feeding calcium chloride to pregnant sows allows for an increase in feed consumption, an increase in milk production in sows, and the normalization of urine pH. On the other hand, it has been noted that different forms of calcium salts (borogluconate and chloride) affect the body of animals differently. The feed supplement "Ostoferol-calcium" for laying hens was analyzed, which helps normalize blood composition and improve egg production. The potential of using the calcium bolus "Smartbolus Torpedo" in cattle breeding is noted.