A Comparison of Feeding an Oral Electrolyte in the Milk to an Oral Electrolyte Fed Separately in Water to Calves with Diarrhea

Authors

  • G. M. Goodell The Dairy Authority, LLC, Greeley, CO 80634
  • J. Campbell Boehringer Ingelheim, Florissant, CO 80816
  • L. Carstensen Boehringer Ingelheim, Florissant, CO 80816

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20094297

Keywords:

oral rehydration solutions, ORS, energy levels, diarrhea, RE-SO RB™, Diaque, average daily gain, weaning

Abstract

Oral rehydration of calves with diarrhea is an important component of their treatment. Delivering oral rehydration solutions (ORS) can be time consuming and labor intensive. Most ORS products require separate administration from milk so that proper energy levels and adequate absorption of milk from the gut occurs. The ability to feed ORS directly in the milk has an advantage of time and labor savings.

The purpose of this study was to compare two commercial products (RE-SO RB™ and Diaque ™) using their labeled administration for treating uncomplicated diarrhea in calves. RE-SO RB™ was designed for feeding separately in water whereas DiaqueTM was designed for feeding directly in milk. Parameters monitored during the study included morbidity, mortality, and average daily gain (ADG) which was recorded post treatment and at the time of weaning.

Cover image of the 42nd Conference Proceedings: Cattle grazing in a spring field along the horizon. In the foreground, one brown cow with a triangle marking and ear tags is posing. Yellow background.

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Published

2009-09-10

Issue

2009

Section

Research Summaries 1

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