Lime Flour

Lime Flour
Non Rebatable
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​High quality, ultrafine product with 98% calcium carbonate content

Multi-use calcium supplement, can be used for dusting, oral drenching or added to supplementary feed

Aids in prevention of milk fever in dairy cows after calving

Lime flour can also be added to nutrition products as part of our Pick & Mix service.

Sizes Delivery Options Order
25kg
Freight to farm
Pickup

Customer Centre

0800 100 123

How to buy
Active ingredients
​98% calcium carbonate
Physical description
​An ultrafine white to off-white powder
Farm types Dairy
Uses include Minerals and vitamins
Persistence
For the control of
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Other products that may be used for the same purpose
Timeframe
Withholding period

​Cattle

Meat withholding
NIL

Milk withholding
NIL
Barriers to effectiveness
Safety
Regulatory requirements
EPA approval No HSR002521

Benefits of Lime Flour

​High quality, ultra fine product with high calcium content

Multi-use calcium supplement, can be used for dusting, oral drenching or added to supplementary feed

Aids in prevention of milk fever in dairy cows after calving

Application rates and usage

Lime Flour Label
​​Animal Health - NZ

Application

Milk fever prevention - start immediately after calving and continue for as little as 4 days (colostrum period only) or as long as several weeks to months. It can be pasture dusted, sprayed onto pasture, orally drenched or added to supplementary feeds. The dose rate is generally 100-300g/cow/day. For drenching, mix one part of Lime Flour with four parts of water, stir frequently and flush drench lines after use to minimise settling out.

To balance low calcium diets - use when maize silage is being fed out. Lime Flour is generally added to the feed at a rate of 50-300g/cow/day. Alternatively add to the feed at a rate of 60–120g/kg of feed on a wet basis (or 20–40g/kg of feed dry matter).


Capability and precautions

DO NOT FEED TO PREGNANT COWS IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY, except under veterinary advice

Lime Flour should not be added to the silage at the time of laying the stack down unless it is only going to be fed to lactating cows

Lime Flour is not soluble in water so cannot be administered through the drinking water. If it is to be mixed into suspension with magnesium oxide, the magnesium oxide should be suspended in water and left to stand for at least several hours before the Lime Flour is added


Storage and handling

Store in a cool, dry covered facility, and ensure that the bag is closed properly after use. Lime Flour is dusty, so dust masks and eye protection are recommended when excessive dust is present.


Shelf life

5 years after date of manufacture.

Safety Documentation

GMO declaration
safety data sheet
product safety card

Brochures

NZ Animal Health Brochure - June 2013

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