Effect of Acetate Ringer's solution with or without dextrose intravenously administered to diarrheic calves

Authors

  • K. Tsukano The School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, 582 Midorimachi, Bunkyoudai,Ebetsu, Hokkaido, 069-8501, Japan
  • S. Kato Donan-NOSAJ, Donan Agricultural Mutual Relief Association, 25-16 Misugityo, Yakumo, Futami-gun, Hokkaido, 049-3114, Japan
  • K. Suzuki The School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, 582 Midorimachi, Bunkyoudai,Ebetsu, Hokkaido, 069-8501, Japan
  • Y. Nishi The School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, 582 Midorimachi, Bunkyoudai,Ebetsu, Hokkaido, 069-8501, Japan
  • S. Sarashina Donan-NOSAJ, Donan Agricultural Mutual Relief Association, 25-16 Misugityo, Yakumo, Futami-gun, Hokkaido, 049-3114, Japan
  • T. Shimamori The School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, 582 Midorimachi, Bunkyoudai,Ebetsu, Hokkaido, 069-8501, Japan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20163503

Keywords:

Neonatal diarrhea, dairy cattle, beef cattle, IV, Acetated Ringer's, dextrose, fluids, rehydration, metabolism

Abstract

Neonatal diarrhea remains the most common cause of death in beef and dairy calves. Intravenous (IV) fluid therapy is an important method for decreasing mortality associated with diarrhea in calves. Although Acetated Ringer's (AR) solution is superior for correcting moderate metabolic acidosis and circulation volume in calves with dehydration, it cannot improve the negative energy balance. Fluids using AR with 5% dextrose (ARD) may be useful for the treatment of calf diarrhea in order to prevent catabolism. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of ARD on rehydration and metabolism restoration in calves with diarrhea.

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Published

2016-09-15

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2016

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