KALM-TX

ELEVATING BIOSECURITY WITH

Four biosecure containers of Kalm-TX tail bite blocks, designed for easy storage and deployment in swine facilities.

THE PRODUCT

Kalm-TX is an enriching and nutritional tail bite block that suppresses fighting, vices and aggression. Formulated with a calming blend of nutrients, Kalm-TX is hung from a gate by an embedded, adjustable steel chain. Pigs enjoy playing with the apple-flavored hard lick block, providing essential animal welfare benefits. Kalm-TX is packaged in a biosecure, 3.5lb container.

Finisher pig licking a Kalm-TX block attached to a pen gate, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing stress and promoting natural behaviors.

PRODUCT FEATURES

REDUCED FIGHTING:
proven reduction in harmful vices and lesions

Two pigs facing off, illustrating Kalm-TX’s effectiveness in reducing aggressive behavior and harmful vices.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT:
block and chain provide extended stimulation and welfare

Brain icon representing Kalm-TX’s role in providing prolonged stimulation and welfare benefits for pigs.

TARGETED APPROACH:
easy to administer pen specific treatment

Target icon with an arrow, symbolizing Kalm-TX’s easy-to-administer, pen-specific treatment method.

CALMING EFFECT:
proven reduction in cortisol and stress levels

Icon demonstrating that Kalm-TX reduces stress in swine and calms them down.
Decorative green hexagonal pattern on the left side of the Applications section, reinforcing Kalm-TX’s branding.

APPLICATIONS

Kalm-TX can be deployed both as a pre-treatment prior to pig movement or as a solution in a matter of seconds after signs of fighting have occurred.

Decorative green hexagonal pattern on the right side of the Applications section, complementing Kalm-TX’s visual theme.

  • pen mixing

  • pre-farrowing

  • GDUs

  • late nursery

  • finishing

  • larriage

farmer ttaching a Kalm-TX tail bite block to a pen in a nursery barn, providing enrichment and reducing aggression in pigs.
Nursery pigs engaging with a Kalm-TX block attached to a gate, demonstrating its calming effect and role in vice suppression.
Nursery pigs licking and interacting with a hanging Kalm-TX tail bite block, reducing stress and encouraging enrichment.
Close-up of nursery pigs licking a Kalm-TX block suspended by an adjustable chain, promoting welfare and reducing aggression.
farmer in red coveralls holding a sealed Kalm-TX container, showing its biosecure packaging for swine facilities.

PRODUCT RESOURCES

Kalm-TX Application Guide cover, providing instructions for hanging and positioning the tail bite block for optimal use in swine facilities. Click to download full PDF.
Kalm-TX Technical Sheet cover, detailing product benefits, usage areas, and nutritional components for reducing aggression in pigs. Click to download full PDF.

Contact Us.

Phone
(515) 203-3536

Email
info@ascensionag.com

Mailing Address
PO Box 251
Ames, IA 50010