Apr 05 2024 37 mins
Dr. Chris Clark, an internal medicine specialist from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine joins the podcast to discuss how best to treat neonatal diarrhea in calves. We discuss how to detect dehydration and acidosis in an affected calf and the best ways to utilize oral electrolytes. We also discuss when a calf will need intravenous therapy and the limited value of antibiotic therapy. Check out the great resources on the Calf 911 section of the BCRC website for more information.
https://www.beefresearch.ca/producers/calf-911-resources/
00:00 – Welcome and introductions
02:33 – Preventing calf scours is the best option
06:02 - Causes of calf scours
08:58 – Assessing hydration in a calf
14:36 – Acidosis
20:43 – How to utilize oral electrolytes
25:31 – What to look for in an electrolyte solution
29:18 – Antibiotics are of limited value for scours therapy
31:39 – Summary and wrap up