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randy47

02-25-2008 08:18:48




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I have some calves with scours. They are about 2 weeks old, Ive cut back on feed and have been giving them lots of water . what can I do to keep loosing them




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Eldo case

02-26-2008 10:19:11




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 Re: scours in reply to randy47, 02-25-2008 08:18:48  
I have had the best luck with electrolytes and diarsanyl it is a gut protector some of the best stuff I ever used. Look it up on Google. The best of luck!!!



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Bendee

02-25-2008 18:22:57




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 Re: scours in reply to randy47, 02-25-2008 08:18:48  
use search engine,

"Diarrhoea in animals" lots of coverage.



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dave guest

02-25-2008 17:20:46




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 Re: scours in reply to randy47, 02-25-2008 08:18:48  
Terramycin tablets, I think.



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Popcorn

02-25-2008 16:32:20




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 Re: scours in reply to randy47, 02-25-2008 08:18:48  
AN AUCTIONEER GAVE ME A CALF WITH THE SCOURS ABOUT 70 YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS A KID, IT WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO LIVE APPARENTLY.AN OLD FELLOW COME UP TO ME AND TOLD ME TO PLACE A WOOD STOVE POKER IN THE FIRE TILL IT WAS RED HOT,THEN SWISH IT AROUND IN A BIT OF MILK IN A PAIL TILL IT COOLED THEN FEED THE MILK TO THE CALF,TURNED OUT TO BE THE BEST REMEDY I EVER HEARD OF .



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BobHnwOh

02-25-2008 13:46:49




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 Re: scours in reply to randy47, 02-25-2008 08:18:48  
Apple Cider Vinegar!!



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randy47

02-25-2008 11:31:31




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 Re: scours in reply to randy47, 02-25-2008 08:18:48  
They are dairy calves-- I picked up some electrolytes and will give that a try, I already cut out the milk replacer. They seem to be up and around good this afternoon



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M Nut

02-25-2008 09:43:17




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 Re: scours in reply to randy47, 02-25-2008 08:18:48  
Take them off milk as well for at least 24 hours and replace the milk with electrolytes as mentioned. Milk only makes the matter worse. Pepto works well also as mentioned.



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ArleninOr

02-25-2008 09:33:22




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 Re: scours in reply to randy47, 02-25-2008 08:18:48  
Resorb,and/or yogurtkeeps the good bacteria going in their gut.Keep them dty and out of any drafts.



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Allan In NE

02-25-2008 08:29:37




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 Re: scours in reply to randy47, 02-25-2008 08:18:48  
Get 'em off that cold wet ground. Get 'em dry.

Allan



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Dave from MN

02-25-2008 08:52:44




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 Re: scours in reply to Allan In NE, 02-25-2008 08:29:37  
4 raW eggs twice a day, I also used a product called "calf saver" that worked wonders as well. Are these bottle dairy caves or newborn beefers, I only have had experiance with dairy calves, gonna learn alot about beef calves this spring.



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JMS/.MN

02-25-2008 15:50:09




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 Re: scours in reply to Dave from MN, 02-25-2008 08:52:44  
Always thought "calf saver" was an excellent product- it contains antibiotics and electrolytes. Electrolytes are important to replace what is lost when calves are scouring- more important than the energy they miss from milk replacer, and the AB fights off the infection. Decades ago, the raw eggs gave the calves a nice shine on their coat-probably more advantages than that- but it was not understood back then from a vet/med standpoint. Calves don"t need to be warm- just out of the wind, but most importantly...dry. Witness- calf hutches popularity in MN- colder than squat, but if they are dry and get fed 3x per day...excellent survival.

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msb

02-25-2008 10:37:13




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 Re: scours in reply to Dave from MN, 02-25-2008 08:52:44  
Raw eggs worked for us when we milked, but we only gave them one or two eggs as I recall.



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John51

02-25-2008 08:28:11




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 Re: scours in reply to randy47, 02-25-2008 08:18:48  
Not plain water....give them an electrolyte instead to replace the minerals and get things back in balance. There are several on the market. I think I've used Resorb. There are also meds you can purchase to slow the gut activity. If you can't get to a feed store to get the electrolyte there are receipes for some home made ones with salt, sodium bicarb, and corn syrup. Even one made for babies is better than plain water. In a pinch I would even use Gatorade or something similar. Keep their bedding dry.

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rrlund

02-25-2008 08:26:17




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 Re: scours in reply to randy47, 02-25-2008 08:18:48  
Massive doses of Pepto Bismal. And I mean massive. Use a long syringe with no needle to get it to the back of their throat and give them 20cc every two hours for 12-14 hours.



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John51

02-25-2008 08:29:27




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 Re: scours in reply to rrlund, 02-25-2008 08:26:17  
Yes, I've also used Pepto Bismol. It slows the gut too, but you still need an electrolyte.



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rrlund

02-25-2008 09:43:17




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 Re: scours in reply to John51, 02-25-2008 08:29:27  
Yea,I'd tube some ReSorb in to them too,but once might be enough. If you give as much Pepto as I recomend,they will be up in 18-24 hours acting normal.



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