Gesundheitsprobleme in Verbindung Mit Der Oralen Rehydratations-Therapie Und Der Zwangsfütterung Beim Jungen Kalb

Authors

  • G. U. Dirksen Il. Medizinische Tierklinik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, D-8000 München 22 - Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19926428

Keywords:

oral glucose-electrolyte solutions, rehydration therapy, diarrhea

Abstract

PROBLEMS WITH ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY AND FORCE-FEEDING IN THE YOUNG CALF

The introduction of oral glucose-electrolyte solutions (ORS) in the rehydration therapy in calf diarrhea is believed to be one of the most important advances in veterinary medicine in the past decades. However, own experiences and investigations with several hundred neonatal calves suffering from diarrhea or other diseases show that the use of such solutions - including so-called 'diet-drinks' - implies various risks, which have to be considered.

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Cover image of the First Volume of the 25th Conference Proceedings: An earl-morning photo of farmland. A small farm is nestled among rolling hills, fields stretching across a curving road that disappears between dark green trees. The barn is a cheery red color with a tin roof. Beneath the photo is the a statement of the conference's theme in white italics: Challenges of the Bovine Industry in the Twenty-First Century. Deep red background.

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Published

1992-08-31

Issue

1992: Volume 1

Section

Digestive Dysfunctions