How to Make Homemade Calcium for Cows and Buffaloes – Cheap and Effective
Many dairy farmers buy liquid calcium from the market for their animals, thinking it will help increase milk yield and strengthen bones. But in reality, most of these market calcium products are not very effective—and in some cases, can even harm your cattle’s health.
In this blog, you’ll learn how much calcium your cows and buffaloes truly need, why commercial liquid calcium isn’t reliable, and how you can easily prepare natural, low-cost calcium at home using simple ingredients.
How Much Calcium Do Cows and Buffaloes Need?
Calcium plays a vital role in both milk production and body maintenance of cattle.
Calcium in Milk:
One liter of milk contains about 1.2 to 1.8 grams of calcium.So, if your cow or buffalo produces 10 liters of milk per day, it loses 12 to 18 grams of calcium daily through milk.
Additionally, animals need calcium for their bone strength and body functions.
On average:
A normal cow needs around 48 grams of calcium daily.
A normal buffalo requires about 64 grams of calcium per day.
Why Market Calcium Is Ineffective
Most commercial liquid calcium supplements contain very little actual calcium.
A 100 ml bottle usually contains only 1.5 to 3 grams of calcium.
But your animal needs 50–60 grams every day.
So, no matter how much you spend, these products will never meet your animal’s real calcium requirement. In fact, long-term use can be harmful since they often contain unwanted chemicals or fillers.
Homemade Calcium – Safe, Simple, and Cost-Effective
The good news is — 50–60% of calcium needs are already fulfilled by the animal’s regular diet: green fodder, dry fodder, and grains.
You only need to provide the remaining 40% calcium using a simple homemade formula.
Formula 1: Lime Water Method
This is an easy and traditional Indian (desi) method that costs almost nothing.
You’ll need:
Lime powder (Chuna) — also known as whitewash powder or line powder.
How to make it:
Take 5 kg of lime powder.
Mix it in 20 liters of water.
Let it rest for 24 hours.
After 24 hours, the lime will settle at the bottom.
Carefully collect the clear water from the top — this is your natural liquid calcium.
How to use it:
Add a small amount of this lime water to the animals’ drinking tank.
It keeps the water tank clean and provides a steady calcium supply to your cattle.
Formula 2: Use Mineral Mixture
If your cow or buffalo gives up to 10 liters of milk, adding a mineral mixture to their feed is usually enough.
However, for high-yield animals (15–25 liters or more), you should combine this with the lime water formula or the English formula given below.
English Formula – For 100% Calcium Supplementation
For complete calcium balance in your dairy animals, use this proven feed combination:
You’ll need:
DCP (Di-Calcium Phosphate)
Calcite Powder (Calcium Carbonate)
Dosage:
Add 2.5% DCP to the feed.
Add 1% Calcite Powder to the feed.
This ensures your cows and buffaloes never face calcium deficiency and maintain healthy bone structure and strong milk production.
Extra Tips for Dairy Farmers
Always include green and dry fodder in your animals’ daily diet.
Use a balanced mineral mixture regularly.
Give special attention to pregnant animals, as they need extra calcium for both the mother and calf.
Remember — if calcium isn’t provided externally, the animal will take it from its own bones to make milk.
Over time, this weakens the animal’s body. Regular supplementation keeps your herd healthy and productive.
Conclusion
Understanding calcium requirements and providing it naturally is one of the smartest ways to maintain your herd’s health.
Instead of spending on costly liquid supplements, make your own calcium at home using lime water or DCP + Calcite Powder.
This not only saves money but also improves your cows’ and buffaloes’ health, increases milk yield, and supports long-term productivity.
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