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Aspen CMPK Solution Supplemental Nutritive Source, 500-ml

Aspen Vet SKU: 78924245 Barcode: 099355000223

$10.99

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Supplemental Mineral Support for Livestock During Critical Nutritional Periods

Product Description

Aspen CMPK Solution is a veterinary-grade oral supplement designed to replenish essential minerals in cattle, sheep, and goats during periods of heightened nutritional demand. Formulated with Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Dextrose, it supports metabolic balance and recovery around calving or lambing. Trusted by livestock producers, it helps address mineral deficiencies linked to conditions such as milk fever and grass tetany.

Benefits

  • Mineral Replenishment: Delivers five key nutrients, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, and Dextrose, in a single oral dose.
  • Milk Fever Support: Helps address calcium and magnesium imbalances associated with parturient hypocalcemia in dairy cattle.
  • Grass Tetany Aid: Supplies magnesium needed to correct hypomagnesemia-related metabolic disturbances in grazing ruminants.
  • Stress Period Coverage: Supports livestock nutritional needs during high-demand periods such as calving, lambing, or environmental stress.
  • Multi-Species Use: Suitable for adult beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, and goats as a supplemental nutritive source.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Ingredient

Quantity (per 500 mL)

Calcium

min. 1.8% w/v, max. 2.2% w/v

Phosphorus

min. 1.08% w/v, max. 1.32% w/v

Magnesium

min. 0.5% w/v, max. 0.616% w/v

Potassium

min. 0.09% w/v, max. 0.114% w/v

Dextrose Monohydrate

15% w/v

Other Ingredients:Dextrose Monohydrate, Glucono Delta Lactone, Boric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Chloride 6H2O, Potassium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hypophosphite H2O, Ethyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben.

How to Use

Dosage and Administration Instructions

  • Species Use: For use in adult beef and dairy cattle as an oral supplemental nutritive source.
  • Administration Method: Administer orally as a drench using a drench gun; place nozzle carefully between the cheek and teeth.
  • Head Position: Hold the animal's head in a normal to slightly elevated position during administration to ensure safe delivery.
  • Standard Dose: The usual dose for adult cattle is the full 500 mL bottle per administration.
  • Veterinary Guidance: Frequency of use should be based on the condition being treated and the advice of a licensed veterinarian.

Additional Information

Precautions

  • Swallowing Reflex: Do not administer to animals that lack an active swallowing reflex to prevent aspiration risk.
  • Aspiration Risk: Administer slowly and with care during drenching to avoid liquid entering the lungs.
  • Cardiac Caution: Do not administer to animals showing signs of cardiac distress without prior veterinary evaluation.
  • Children Safety: Keep out of reach of children; this product is for animal use only.
  • Storage: Store at controlled room temperature; do not expose to extreme heat or direct sunlight.

Possible Side Effects

  • Aspiration Risk: Improper drenching technique may cause solution to enter the lungs, leading to aspiration pneumonia.
  • Electrolyte Imbalance: Overuse without veterinary guidance may contribute to electrolyte disturbances in sensitive animals.
  • Local Irritation: Incorrect administration technique may cause mild oral or throat irritation in the animal.
  • Cardiac Effects: Rapid or excessive administration in debilitated animals may cause cardiovascular stress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Aspen CMPK Solution used for in livestock?

Ans: It is a supplemental nutritive oral solution that provides Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, and Dextrose to adult beef and dairy cattle. It is particularly useful during periods of mineral deficiency, including around calving, lambing, or other high-stress situations.

Q2: Which animals can receive this mineral supplement?

Ans: The solution is labeled for use in adult beef and dairy cattle as the primary species. It is also commonly used as a supplemental mineral source in sheep and goats, particularly around birthing periods and during times of increased nutritional demand.

Q3: What conditions does this oral mineral solution help address?

Ans: It helps address mineral imbalances associated with milk fever (parturient hypocalcemia) and grass tetany (hypomagnesemia) in cattle. These are metabolic conditions that occur when the body's calcium or magnesium levels drop below normal, often around calving or during grazing on lush pastures.

Q4: How is this livestock supplement administered?

Ans: The solution is given orally as a drench. The standard dose for adult cattle is 500 mL administered using a drench gun, placed carefully between the animal's cheek and teeth, with the head held at a slightly elevated angle to prevent choking.

Q5: Can this supplement be used before and after calving?

Ans: Yes, it is well-suited for use during critical periods surrounding calving. Providing mineral support pre- and post-calving helps maintain the metabolic balance needed for healthy recovery, adequate milk production, and overall animal welfare during this physiologically demanding time.

Q6: Is a veterinary prescription required to purchase this solution?

Ans: Aspen CMPK Solution is an OTC (over-the-counter) animal supplement and does not require a prescription for purchase. However, it is always recommended to consult a licensed veterinarian regarding dosage frequency and suitability for a specific animal's condition.

Q7: Are there any animals that should not receive this drench?

Ans: Animals that lack an active swallowing reflex should not be drenched with this solution, as it poses a significant aspiration risk. Additionally, animals showing signs of cardiac distress should only receive the product under direct veterinary supervision.

Q8: What minerals does the formula contain, and why are they important?

Ans: The formula contains Calcium for muscle and nerve function, Phosphorus for energy metabolism, Magnesium for neuromuscular health, Potassium for fluid balance, and Dextrose as an energy source. Together, they support recovery and metabolic stability in livestock during high-demand periods.

Q9: How should this product be stored to maintain its effectiveness?

Ans: Store at a controlled room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius (59 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit). Keep in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Keep the product out of reach of children at all times.