The loss of body fluids when calves are scouring can be significant resulting in death if not replaced. Learn how to score a calf’s loss of body fluids and to calculate the correct way to replace the losses.
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Recognising and correctly identifying the symptoms of scours in calves is critical in successfully treating scouring calves.
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There are seven important ingredients which should be in an effective oral rehydration solution. Learn about the role of each ingredient.
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What is acidified treated milk and what are the benefits of feeding it?
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What is accelerated milk feeding and what are the benefits?
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Good calf pen/barn/shed design and housing management help keep health problems to a minimum. Would you be comfortable hanging out, lying down, and also warm enough in your underwear in your calf shed?
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How good are homemade electrolytes? They may be cheaper to make up but most are ineffective in treating serious scouring.
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Diarrhoea is the most common causes of calf deaths and ill thrift in calves. Even if death does not occur, the damage done leaves the calf unable to utilize the food it consumes resulting in a poor calf.
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Writing a calf rearing plan prior to the new season beginning can make for a trouble free calf rearing season.
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