Rapid Determination of Acid-Base Status in Diarrheic and Healthy Calves with the Cardy Twin Waterproof pH Meter

Authors

  • G. Nappert Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • C. R. Clark Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • K. E. Baptiste Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • J. Munting Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • J. M. Naylor Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19975858

Keywords:

diarrheic calves, metabolic acidosis, dehydration, fluid therapy

Abstract

A major problem with diarrheic calves is metabolic acidosis which can be difficult to accurately assess from physical findings. In our clinic, diarrheic calves that are mildly dehydrated can have mild to severe acidosis. The severity of acidosis in calves is influenced not only by the severity of dehydration, but also by the calf's age, and the amount and type of fluid therapy given.

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Published

1997-09-18

Issue

1997

Section

Research Summaries - Beef and General I & II