{"product_id":"bovimax-cow-magnet-rumen-cage-magnet-for-cattle","title":"Bovimax Cow Magnet Rumen Cage Magnet for Cattle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBovimax Cow Magnet - Rumen Cage Magnet for Cattle\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bovimax Cow Magnet is a caged rumen magnet given orally to cattle to attract and hold swallowed metal such as bits of wire and nails. It is designed for dairy and beef farmers, smallholders and herd managers who want a simple routine safeguard against hardware damage in the reticulum and rumen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause cattle sort feed with their tongue rather than their lips, stray ferrous metal in silage, hay or bedding is easily swallowed. The magnet collects that metal, and the cage around it traps the fragments so they are not driven through the soft stomach wall.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts swallowed metal:\u003c\/strong\u003e draws in wire fragments, nails, staples and similar ferrous debris within the rumen.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaged construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e the cage traps collected metal so it is held safely rather than migrating through soft tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects the reticulum and rumen:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps reduce the risk of sharp metal penetrating the stomach wall.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne per animal:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single magnet is administered and then stays in place.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e heifers and youngstock before they join the main herd, and any unit where scrap metal risk is present.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to administer:\u003c\/strong\u003e given orally with a standard balling gun by a competent handler.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBovimax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCow magnet \/ rumen cage magnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCattle - dairy and beef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttracts and traps swallowed ferrous metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReticulum \/ rumen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle magnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgrihealth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eRestrain the animal safely in a crush, head yoke or race before handling.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck the animal is of suitable age and size to receive a rumen magnet; ask your vet if unsure.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLoad the magnet into a clean balling gun.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRaise the head slightly, introduce the balling gun over the back of the tongue and release the magnet so it is swallowed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelease the animal and observe briefly to confirm normal behaviour and feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecord the date and animal ID so you know which stock have been magnetted.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more livestock health essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agrihealth\"\u003eAgrihealth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a cow magnet actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt sits in the reticulum or rumen and attracts swallowed ferrous metal such as bits of wire and nails. The cage around the magnet traps those fragments, preventing them from being driven through the soft stomach wall and causing damage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many magnets does one cow need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne magnet per animal is the standard approach. Once given, it remains in place, so there is no need to repeat unless advised otherwise by your vet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt what age should cattle be given a magnet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany farms give a magnet to heifers and youngstock before they enter the main milking or finishing herd, once the animal is big enough to swallow one comfortably. Your vet can confirm the right stage for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the magnet given?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrally, using a balling gun, with the animal properly restrained. It should be done by a competent handler who is confident using a balling gun.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the magnet need to be removed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The magnet is intended to stay in the rumen for the life of the animal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store spare magnets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep them apart from each other and away from watches, mobile phones, bank cards, hearing aids and pacemakers. Strong magnets can snap together sharply, so store them out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Bovimax\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBovimax produces practical cattle health and husbandry products for everyday use on farm, from rumen magnets to routine handling essentials. 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