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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 155305" data-attributes="member: 539"><p><strong>Get some electrolytes and get them into the calf. You can buy them at the local feed store, or from your vet (either can explain the differences between the different brands and make a recommendation as to which brand), mix them according to the package directions and bottle feed or tube. The electrolytes will go a long ways as far as re-hydrating and offsetting the effects of the diarrhea. For right now, don't worry about the milk replacer, get as many electrolytes as you can into that calf - by tubing if she will not nurse. I would also recommend getting a couple of terramycin or smz boluses down her as well to stop the scours (again, talk to the vet and see what he/she recommends). When the scours (diarrhea) stops and she starts perking up, then start again with the milk replacer, but do it in small increments or you will have diarrhea to deal with again.</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 155305, member: 539"] [b]Get some electrolytes and get them into the calf. You can buy them at the local feed store, or from your vet (either can explain the differences between the different brands and make a recommendation as to which brand), mix them according to the package directions and bottle feed or tube. The electrolytes will go a long ways as far as re-hydrating and offsetting the effects of the diarrhea. For right now, don't worry about the milk replacer, get as many electrolytes as you can into that calf - by tubing if she will not nurse. I would also recommend getting a couple of terramycin or smz boluses down her as well to stop the scours (again, talk to the vet and see what he/she recommends). When the scours (diarrhea) stops and she starts perking up, then start again with the milk replacer, but do it in small increments or you will have diarrhea to deal with again.[/b] [/QUOTE]
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