Compositions and principles for use before parturition in the
prophylactic treatment of hypocalcemia in
ruminant animals include compositions having
phosphate binders for the
prophylactic treatment of parturient hypocalcemia in
ruminant animals. These compositions are presented in unit dosage forms, with one or more doses administered daily to the
gastrointestinal tract of the
ruminant animal, or in wet form. The composition contains one or more
phosphate binders and one or more nutrients selected from minerals, vitamins, and amino acids, as well as a composition that includes an inhibitor of the small intestinal Na-
phosphate transporter for the
prophylactic treatment of parturient hypocalcemia in ruminant animals.
Phosphate binders are selected from aluminum, iron,
sevelamer, and
lanthanum salts, with either inorganic or organic acids, hydrates thereof, or any mixture thereof.