Life Guard Calf Electrolyte sachets

“Life-Guard” Electrolyte for Calves - 

A high specification electrolyte powder for mixing with water. The resulting dietetic feed is to be used for stabilisation of water, acid-base and electrolyte balances in scouring calves. Also containing charcoal and kaolin to bind bugs, toxins and some fluid.

This is a very popular product.

FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS:

Mix 1 sachet thoroughly with 2 L warm water. Do not feed mixed with milk.

Day 1– No milk. 2L electrolyte solution twice or three times daily depending on calf size and degree of dehydration and depression. The calf may be fed using a feeding tube by a trained person if it does not drink, but has a suck reflex. If a calf does not have a suck reflex, then Veterinary attention is vital, as the calf may require intravenous fluids and other treatment.

Day 2–            a.m.    2L electrolyte,

                        Noon– 1 L of milk, not within 4 hours of an electrolyte feed.

                        p.m.  - 2 L electrolyte.

 Also allow access to clean drinking water.

It is recommended that veterinarians opinion is sought before use.