Milk Stop Bolus

Advanced Dry-Off Support for High-Yielding Dairy Cows

The Milk Stop Bolus is specifically formulated to assist high-yielding dairy cows during the critical dry-off period. This stage of the lactation cycle presents significant metabolic, inflammatory, and immune challenges, particularly for cows that continue to produce large quantities of milk at dry-off. These cows are at higher risk for intramammary pressure build-up, which can lead to a cascade of udder health issues if not properly managed.

In cows that maintain high milk production at the point of dry-off, the accumulation of milk in the mammary glands leads to increased intra-mammary pressure. This can trigger milk leakage, which compromises the integrity of the teat sphincter and predisposes the cow to bacterial invasion. The resulting disruption to the mammary gland's homeostasis can increase the risk of clinical or subclinical mastitis, particularly in the early dry period when the cow’s immune response may be suppressed.

The Milk Stop Bolus acts through Advanced Matrix Bolus Technology, facilitating a rapid reduction in milk production. The bolus disrupts the lactogenic signals within the mammary tissue, which leads to a physiological reduction in prolactin activity, thereby reducing the synthesis and secretion of milk. This rapid cessation of milk production helps to alleviate intra-mammary pressure and supports the closure of the teat canal, protecting against bacterial entry.

Key Physiological Benefits:

• Reduces Intra-Mammary Pressure: Decreases milk production in high-yielding cows, thereby reducing the mechanical pressure on the mammary glands and the risk of teat leakage, a significant factor in the development of dry-period mastitis.
• Supports Teat Canal Closure: By reducing milk flow and allowing the teat sphincter to close more effectively, the bolus helps create a natural barrier against pathogen ingress, particularly in the vulnerable early dry period.
• Promotes Immune Function: Lower udder pressure and reduced risk of bacterial ingress alleviate the immune burden on the cow, supporting the natural immune defences and reducing inflammation at the mammary gland level.
• Reduces Metabolic Stress: By curbing unnecessary milk synthesis, the bolus helps to rebalance metabolic processes, conserving energy for udder tissue regeneration and preparing the cow for the subsequent lactation cycle.
• Enhances Udder Tissue Recovery: The reduced metabolic demands of milk synthesis allow mammary tissue to focus on involution, the natural process where glandular structures regress and repair, ensuring optimal udder health and productivity for the next lactation.

Key Applications:

• High-Yielding Dairy Cows: Particularly effective in cows that are still producing significant milk volumes at the point of dry-off, which increases their risk of mammary health issues.
• Rapid Response: Administer one bolus at the time of dry-off for a fast-acting, natural reduction in milk production, supporting a smoother transition into the dry period.

The Milk Stop Bolus offers a targeted, physiological approach to managing high-yielding cows at dry-off, reducing milk production, and minimising the risk of udder health complications, while supporting overall metabolic and immune balance.