Calf Oral Electrolytes is used to treat dehydration and metabolic acidosis in calves suffering from diarrhea (scours) by providing essential fluids, electrolytes, and an energy source.

INDICATIONS

• Early Scours/Diarrhea: The most common reason; used at the first sign to combat fluid and electrolyte loss from diarrhea.
• Dehydration: For mild to moderate dehydration (e.g., 6-8% water loss) where the calf is still standing, weak, or has sunken eyes, but can still drink.
• Stress Events: Before or after transport, weaning, or other stressors to help maintain hydration and energy.
• Nutritional Support: To provide energy and help maintain gut function, especially with poor appetite. 

• Mild depression, lethargy, or weakness.
• Sunken eyes.
• Skin that tents for 2-6 seconds when gently pinched (skin turgor).
• Dry mouth or gums.
• Reduced or absent suckle reflex (if strong, oral is still an option). 

ADMINISTRATION

• Mixing: The product typically comes in powder form. The contents of one packet (both sides if applicable) are mixed into two quarts of warm water (around 100° to 110° F or 38° to 43° C) until fully dissolved.
• Administration: The solution is administered orally via a nipple bottle if the calf still has a strong suckle reflex. If the calf is too weak to suckle, an esophageal tube feeder may be necessary, but this should be done carefully or in consultation with a veterinarian.
• Feeding Schedule (for scouring calves):
  • Initial treatment: Feed two quarts of the RIDSCOUR solution twice daily for two days (four feedings total). No milk or milk replacer should be fed during this initial 48-hour period to allow the digestive tract to rest.
  • Transition period: For the next four feedings (days 3 and 4), use a 50:50 mixture of one quart of RIDSCOUR solution and one quart of milk or milk replacer.
  • Recovery: Thereafter, resume normal feeding schedules. Continue electrolytes until the calf has stopped scouring and appears fully recovered.