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Last Updated: September 05, 2007
Calcium propionate can be fed to close-up and fresh cows at the rate of 100 to 250 grams a day as a source of glucose (reduce ketosis risk) and readily available calcium (avoid low blood calcium or hypocalcemia). The product is unpalatable and must be blended in a total mixed ration (TMR). It is a preservative and may reduce heating of the TMR in the feed bunk.
Mike Hutjens, Extension Dairy Specialist, University of Illinois - Illini DairyNET
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