Growing poultry is one of the popular areas of farming. Birds are raised for the purpose of obtaining meat and eggs, as well as for the purpose of breeding new species, making a profit from the sale of rare, decorative birds.
To avoid diseases and death of feathered pets at different stages of life, scientists have developed various vitamin and therapeutic drugs. Calcium borgluconate is a complex tool that is used to replenish calcium reserves in the body of birds. Information on how and why broilers should be given calcium borgluconate, we consider in this article.
What it is
In veterinary practice, the drug was originally used as a means of stopping the symptoms of allergies in mammals - cats, dogs and large farm animals. The components of this medicine reduce the body's sensitivity to any compounds that cause an allergic reaction. In the process of studying the effect of the drug on the body's systems, its anti-inflammatory and antitoxic effect was revealed.
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The main task of borgluconate is to replenish the supply of calcium in the body. Calcium is an important participant in the biochemical processes occurring in the cell, which regulates various intracellular processes. A sufficient amount of this trace element in the body of the layers affects the egg shell formation. Calcium carbonate in the composition of the egg-shell -94%. Calcium is also present in the bones of poultry. 
The natural sources of this trace element are the shells of mollusks, the old eggshell. The most well-known manifestation of calcium deficiency is rickets. In this case, the bones lose strength, bend, break, there are diseases of muscle tissue.
Therapeutic effect of the drug:
- antiallergic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- anti-toxic in acute poisoning;
- normalizing cellular processes;
- stimulating metabolism;
- therapeutic agent for diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
- normalizing the cardiovascular system.
The opacity of the vial prevents contact and chemical reaction of the components of the drug under the influence of sunlight. A sealed cover prevents air from contacting components. The drug is absolutely hypoallergenic.Did you know?Calcium - the basis of bone tissue. It enters the body only from the external environment and cannot be generated inside the body.
Why give broilers
Broilers are grown to produce large carcasses in 3-5 months. Any disease leads to a backlog of development, poor growth and possible death of young animals. Therefore, the role of preventive procedures is increasing in order to prevent problems in the future. Healthy chickens with the right mode and nutrition increase their weight for 1 month 50 times.
The main function of the drug in the broiler diet is the prevention of beriberi or its treatment.
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Symptoms of the disease are: falling on his feet, discharge from the eyes, dirty feathers. The reason for falling on the legs of birds is very simple: broilers are artificially bred birds, whose body may not have time to develop to correspond to the rate of weight gain. 
When use
The drug is prescribed to broilers with signs:
- avitaminosis;
- rickets;
- osteomalacia;
- allergies;
- spasmophilia;
- some types of poisoning.
Did you know?Title "avitaminosis" not exactly describes the disease. After avitaminosis - this is the complete absence of one or all of the vitamins. It would be more correct to say hypovitaminosis - insufficient amount of vitamin.
Instructions for use
If the bird falls to its feet, then first of all find out the reason:
- the presence of cheesy discharge from the eyes indicates a lack of vitamin A in the body;
- if the bird tilts its head back and fits on its side, these are signs of a lack of vitamin B.
Borgluconate can and should be used not only when there are signs of the disease, but also as a preventive measure for the development of beriberi. Also, the drug can be prick subcutaneously at the rate of 0.5 ml per 1 kg of body weight. The drug must be heated in the hands to room temperature and injected into different places under the skin folds. Alcohol with this can not be used.Vitamins A and B are also added to the feed. The usual mash is replaced with a mixture mixed with the use of yeast. Borgluconate and all these supplements are given to all birds without exception.
Important!Vitamins are not harmless to the body. Large doses can be not only toxic, but also deadly. Therefore, adding vitamins to feed broilers, observe the dosage!
Dosage
In one liter of the drug contains:
- calcium gluconate - 200 g;
- boric acid - 18.5 g;
- salt of water tetraborate - 13 g
Rules of application
- the drug is administered slowly so as not to cause a heart rhythm disorder;
- injection form - subcutaneous, in small doses in several different places;
- alcohol during injection can not be used.
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Important!Intramuscular medication is prohibited, as this may lead to tissue necrosis.
Side effects and contraindications
When calcium oversupplies - hypercalcemia, the use of the drug is contraindicated. Possible side effects - diarrhea, vomiting, slow pulse. All side effects are their own.
Calcium borgluconate is an effective treatment for diseases of the musculoskeletal system in animals and birds. It is well tolerated and quickly has a positive effect on the body.
