Date published: 2025-9-6

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Cobalt Bolus for Goats and Sheep – UltraCruz®

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Cobalt supplement for goats and sheep to assist in deterring cobalt deficiency
    • Slow-release source of dietary cobalt in an easy-to-use bolus
    • Helps maintain optimal animal health
    • Developed and manufactured in the USA with globally-sourced ingredients by Santa Cruz Animal Health
    • Highly recommended by others, see testimonials in tab below
    • Same day shipping on orders received before 3:30 PM Central Time Monday-Friday.
    • DISCOUNT: Bulk orders of UltraCruz® Animal Health products totaling $500 or more receive a 5% discount.
Catalog #DescriptionPriceQtyAutoshipCARTFAVORITES
sc-394507
25 boluses
$34.95Autoship: $33.20
sc-394536
100 boluses
$109.95Autoship: $104.45
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UltraCruz® Goat and Sheep Cobalt Bolus

  • Oral bolus for goats and sheep
  • Provides slow-release Cobalt
  • Aids in production of Vitamin B12

UltraCruz® Goat and Sheep Cobalt Bolus is an excellent source of slow-release Cobalt designed to provide all goats and sheep with this essential trace mineral in order to deter Cobalt deficiency.

Cobalt assists in production of Vitamin B12, which works with iron and copper to support normal red blood cell heath and supports reproductive functions.

Cobalt Bolus for Goats and Sheep - A brown goat looking into the camera

This product is intended for use in goats and sheep only. For goats and sheep over 3 months of age and weighing over 50 lbs., administer 1 bolus every 3 years. Breeding animals may be given 1 bolus every year. We recommend consulting with a veterinarian regarding dosage prior to usage.

Please note that balling guns are sold separately. We offer a variety of balling guns suitable for administering UltraCruz® Goat and Sheep Cobalt Bolus, including:

If you would like assistance selecting a balling gun, contact a Santa Cruz Animal Health Representative at 1-800-457-3801, option 3.


References:

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  2. A comparison between different concentrations and sources of cobalt in goat kid nutrition.  |  Dezfoulian, AH. and Aliarabi, H. 2017. Animal. 11: 600-607. PMID: 27751199
  3. Relationship between Vitamin B12 and Cobalt Metabolism in Domestic Ruminant: An Update.  |  González-Montaña, JR., et al. 2020. Animals (Basel). 10: PMID: 33053716
  4. Cobalt deficiency in New Hampshire cattle, sheep, and goats.  |  Keener, H. A.; Percival, G. P.; Morrow, K. S. 1954. Cobalt deficiency in New Hampshire cattle, sheep, and goats. 14.
  5. Influence of dietary cobalt on performance, nutrient digestibility and plasma metabolites in lambs  |  R.L. Wang a, X.H. Kong, Y.Z. Zhang, X.P. Zhu, Narenbatu, Z.H. Jia. 2007. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 135(3-4): 346-352.
  6. Effects of cobalt and copper supplementation on vitamin B12 status and blood parameters in lambs  |  R. L. Wang W. Zhang X. P. Zhu L. L. Yu Z. H. Jia. 2007. Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences. 16.
  7. EFFECTS OF COBALT SUPPLEMENTS ON PERFORMANCE OF PANICUM MAXIMUM HAY FED GOATS  |  YOUSUF M. B., BELEWU M. A. BADMUS A. H. A. 2009. Centrepoint. 16: 1-6.
  8. Influence of Cobalt Supplementation on Feed Intake Nutrient Digestibility and Body Weight Change in Goats Fed Corncob-Based Diet  |  Olajide olasunkanmi peter. 2017. Journal of Animal Sciences and Livestock Production. Vol 1 No 1: 1-5.
  9. The effect of level and source of cobalt on serum biochemistry, hematology and performance of male goat kids  |  Seyed Amir Hossein Dezfoulian. 2018. Animal Production. Vol 20 Issue 1: 177-190.
  10. The effects of oral drenching with Co or vitamin B12, drenching frequency and Co via rumen bolus on plasma vitamin B12 concentration in weaned lambs  |  D.V. Hession, N.R. Kendall, J.P. Hanrahan, T.W.J. Keady. 2022. Livestock Science. 266.

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