• Treating calf scours with Dr. Chris Clark

  • Apr 5 2024
  • Length: 37 mins
  • Podcast

Treating calf scours with Dr. Chris Clark

  • Summary

  • Dr. Chris Clark, an internal medicine specialist from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine joins the podcast to discuss how best to treat neonatal diarrhea in calves. We discuss how to detect dehydration and acidosis in an affected calf and the best ways to utilize oral electrolytes. We also discuss when a calf will need intravenous therapy and the limited value of antibiotic therapy. Check out the great resources on the Calf 911 section of the BCRC website for more information.

    https://www.beefresearch.ca/producers/calf-911-resources/

    00:00 – Welcome and introductions

    02:33 – Preventing calf scours is the best option

    06:02 - Causes of calf scours

    08:58 – Assessing hydration in a calf

    14:36 – Acidosis

    20:43 – How to utilize oral electrolytes

    25:31 – What to look for in an electrolyte solution

    29:18 – Antibiotics are of limited value for scours therapy

    31:39 – Summary and wrap up

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