The Maycillin bolus is a rapid acting udder health bolus proving as the ideal antibiotic alternative supporting cows’ natural immune system. The udder health Bolus has been engineered to release the active compound Allicin, which has been proven to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. The fast acting bolus, Maycillin, helps reduce the use of antibiotics in cases of high somatic cell counts and clinical mastitis in lactating dairy cows. Maycillin also comes with a zero milk withholding period, another favourable feature, saving up to €40 worth of milk that can go into the Bulk Tank.

Maycillin is also recommended for use in post calving transition support, particularly in cases of difficult calving and also in recurring cases of mastitis.  Two applications of the udder health Bolus is only advised in cases of Somatic Cell Count above 500,000 cells/ml, with application 30 days apart. Maycillin comes in a pack of 10, for application to 5 cows.

Active Ingredient: 
Allicin (natural ingredient)

Target Species:  
Lactating cows 

Treats and Controls:
Udder Health

Application Rate:
2 Boluses/ cow over 500kg

Administration Method:  
Maycillin Double Bolus Gun

Withdrawal: 
Zero withdrawal period

The Benefits of the Allicin (Active Ingredient)

Allicin is the active ingredient found in the Maycillin bolus and is a compound that is produced when garlic is crushed or chopped, and is found to reduce inflammation and offers antioxidant benefits. The amino acid Alliin is found in fresh garlic, and releases an enzyme Alliinase once the clove is crushed or chopped. Allicin helps the body to resist or destroy viruses and other microorganisms by boosting the immune system. Garlic has also been known as an antisepic, antibacterial, and antifungal agent.

What is Mastitis?

Mastitis is an inflammation of the udder and mammary tissue caused by bacterial infection in the udder. Mastitis is one of the most common problems in dairy cattle and is one of the most costly problems for dairy farmers. Mastitis affects both the quality and quantity of the milk being produced by the infected cow.

Research has shown that over 50% of all cases of mastitis in Ireland are caused by infection caused by bacteria entering the udder during the dry cow period. The teat canals of a dairy cow can remain open throughout the dry cow period allowing these infectious bacteria to enter the udder and cause mastitis.

The cost of mastitis on farms can often consume a large fraction of the profits. A cow in which develops clinical mastitis in the first 3 months of her lactation period will cost the farm on average €275 per cow, with a cow developing clinical mastitis in her 4th month or later costing approximately €140 per cow.

However, the advantages of the Maycillin bolus is almost immediate, with no withdrawal period required due to the absence of antibiotics. It has also being proven that a herd with 100 cows with an SCC of 100,000 cells/ml will instantly make €11,700 more profit than a similar herd with an SCC of 400,000.  

Why use boluses over drenches?

There are significant advantages to using boluses over drenches. Drenches have to be administered every few weeks where as a single bolus can last up to four months. This fact alone can save time, effort and money for the farmer. Drenches can also cause a sudden spike in the minerals being administered which in some cases can be damaging to the animal, boluses use a slow release system which ensures the treated animal is only being administered the correct daily dose of cobalt, selenium and iodine.

Features of the Maycillin Bolus:

• Zero milk withdrawal
• No paperwork required
• Two boluses per cow
• Reduces SCC in cows
• No risk of contamination
• For subclinical & clinical mastitis
• Feed additive
• Bolus gun sold seperately 

​Administer Maycillin boluses with the Maycillin Bolus Gun.

Cattle Boluses
These types of wormers are administered orally using product-specific equipment.
Closely follow the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure that the boluses are delivered over the back of the tongue, so they can be swallowed.
Avoid any excess force, as this can cause damage to the throat and do not depress the plunger until you are satisfied with the positioning of the bolus.
It is important that the animal stays as calm as possible and can swallow.
It is very difficult to successfully and safely complete administration if the neck is twisted and the animal is fighting you.
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Delivery Information

Delivery Service

Here at Agridirect we have joined forces with DPD to ensure all packages are delivered promptly and safely to you. We ship to all mainland countries within the EU. Deliveries take place Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays. Once your order has been dispatched from our warehouse you will be notified by email. If there is a delay with your order for any reason you will be contacted immediately. 

Due to Brexit we are temporarily unable to ship to the UK. Shipping to Northern Ireland will remain in place.

Delivery Times

Some products have an extended delivery time, this is noted on the products.

Delivery Rates

A selection of the products we sell are only licensed for sale within the Republic Of Ireland and can not be shipped outside of the country. These products are noted as only being available within the Republic of Ireland on the individual product pages.

There may be an addition charge on certain bulky items. This charge will be clearly marked on an applicable products and will be explained on the checkout page before payment has been made.

Agridirect Returns Policy

We’re sorry your purchase didn’t work out. But don’t worry; we have a great returns policy to help you out.

All purchases can be returned to us within 14 days of delivery and returned goods must be received within 14 days from the date you informed us of the return.

Purchases may be opened for inspection but must not be used and must be repackaged securely in the original packaging if you wish to return it.

If we discover goods have been used or there has been a loss in value of the goods due to damage to the goods, while in your care or whilst being returned to us, we will reduce the amount refunded, which may amount to the full cost of the product, to cover loss of value of goods.

All returns should be complete which includes boxes, manuals and accessories that may have been included with the order.

All returns must be packaged appropriately for shipping, we will not accept responsibility for damages or loss which occur during shipping of a return product.

We accept no responsibility for goods damaged or lost while in transit to us. 

How do I return a product?

We have partnered with DPD to make your returns process easy and secure. simply follow the steps below and bring your package to an official DPD pickup point.

1) All returns must be accompanied with a fully filled out returns form which can be downloaded here.

2) To print off your return label click here or visit www.dpd.ie/returns and follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure and use your order number as your reference.

• Select “Continue as Guest”
• Select “Agridirect” from the drop-down menu
• Select your reason for returning
• Select the size of the package you wish to return
• Accept DPD’s terms and conditions
• Fill in your payment details
• Fill in your own details
• Follow the instructions to print off your label

3) Bring your package to a DPD pickup point. To find your nearest drop off point here.

Once the returned product has been received into our warehouse and been fully inspected a refund will be issued.

If you choose not to use the DPD returns service we recommend that you use a method that can be tracked.

For the return of bulk products please contact us at sales@agridirect.ie

I have received a damaged product from you, what should I do?

First off, if you have received a damaged electrical product from us, do not plug it in. Any electrical products that are plugged in are deemed ‘as used and accepted’ and are not accepted as returns. All damages must be reported to us via phone or email within 24hours of receipt of goods. Please ensure you check your items upon delivery.

How do I begin the returns process?

If you wish to begin the return process, please email us at sales@agridirect.ie and ensure the following information is included in your email. Your name, phone number, Order id, the item you wish to return, reason for return and if the product is damaged we require photos of the product.

Once you have sent us all required information a member of our team will assess your claim and will contact you as soon as possible. Please hold off on returning products until a member of our team has called you to confirm.

Refunds

Once the returned product has been returned to us and fully inspected a refund will be issued.

Please Note: A typical timeline for a refund to show in your account is up to 10 working days from the date processed, depending on your bank.