Is indicated as an oral rehydration therapy for the treatment of diarrhoea in calves by reversing the process of dehydration, acidosis and loss of electrolytes associated with diarrhoea, whether caused by bacteria, viruses, cryptosporidia or inappropriate nutrition.

Dose to be administered and administration route

For oral administration only.

The contents of sachets A and B should be added to 2 litres (approximately 3.5 pints) of fresh water, at a temperature of about 35^°C.

Scouring calves

Immediately scour symptoms show, withdraw milk or milk replacer and offer 2 litres of solution twice daily for two days (four feeds). For the next four feeds offer 1 litre of product solution added to 1 litre of milk or milk replacer. Thereafter feed as normal.

Duration of treatment

If the scouring is established or severe, thus causing serious dehydration, the solution should be fed three or four times daily. The product may be used on its own for a maximum of four days.

Ensure that adequate colostrums is fed to all calves.

General recommendations

Keep feeding utensils clean.

Any medicated water which is not consumed within 24 hours should be discarded.