Parenteral nutrition in cattle

Abstract

The use of parenatal nutrition was studied in 32 calves suffering from calfhood diseases that required nutritional support. The most frequent clinical condition requiring parenteral nutrition was a chronic diarrhea and wasting syndrome seen in 20 of the calves. An amino acid-dextrose solution (Formula I) was administered to 27 calves and an amino acid-dextrose-lipid solution (Formula II) was administered to 5 calves. Enteral feeding was limited to less than one-half of the normal requirements for the sick calves. The combination of limited milk and parenteral nutrition using Formula I or II supplied more than 100 percent of the energy and protein requirements for a healthy calf.