{"title":"Electrolytes for calves","description":"\u003cp\u003eElectrolytes for calves are salts and sugars that you dissolve in lukewarm water and give as a drink, alongside the milk feed. This collection contains complementary feeds and dietetic feeds from Excellent: the Electrolytenmix in 2.5, 5 and 10 kilo, Rehy-Tab Plus effervescent tablets, Kalvital Direct Stop in sachets and Crypto Block as a block and as a liquid. They are not medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePowder, tablet or sachet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrolytenmix:\u003c\/strong\u003e a powder that you weigh out yourself and dissolve in lukewarm water. Practical if you have many calves; the large packs last a long time.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehy-Tab Plus:\u003c\/strong\u003e effervescent tablets with electrolytes and energy. According to the manufacturer, they dissolve within a minute and do not settle. The label also mentions foals, lambs and piglets.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKalvital Direct Stop:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-measured 50-gram sachets with fibre, electrolytes, vitamins and energy. Handy if you do not want to weigh.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrypto Block:\u003c\/strong\u003e a supplement that you mix into the milk feed of calves and goat kids, as a block or liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to give electrolytes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow much, at what water temperature and for how many days is stated on the label; stick to it exactly. Only mix electrolytes into milk if the label says so. Use a clean feeding bucket or bottle and clean it after every use, and give a calf that is kept separately its own bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDrinking water and fluid balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilk is food, but not a substitute for water. Alongside the milk, always provide clean, fresh drinking water, especially in warm weather or in a warm barn. Check daily that the drinker is clean and that every calf can reach it. In a hutch or single pen, hang the bucket so that it does not tip over and does not get dirty with bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUnsure about your calf?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectrolytes and dietetic feeds are an addition to good care, not a treatment. If a calf drinks poorly or seems ill, consult your vet about what it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/calf-feeding-buckets-and-teats\"\u003ecalf feeding buckets and teats\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/calf-milk-preparation-and-feeders\"\u003ecalf milk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/calf-jackets-and-hutches\"\u003ecalf jackets and hutches\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/disinfecting-stables-and-coops\"\u003ecleaning and disinfecting the barn\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/calf-rearing\"\u003eeverything for calf rearing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix electrolytes into the milk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly if the product label says so. If it does not, give the electrolyte drink separately from the milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do I give electrolytes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow the duration of use and amount on the packaging. If a calf seems ill, consult your vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these products also for lambs or piglets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRehy-Tab Plus and the Electrolytenmix also mention lambs and piglets, Crypto Block also goat kids. Read the feeding advice per species.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"holpect","title":"Holpect","description":"\u003cp\u003eComplementary feed (dietetic feed) to stabilise the water and electrolyte balance. Soluble product for calves in case of digestive disorders. Can be used both preventively and curatively. Dissolves excellently, does not settle and is ideal in the teat bucket. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHolpect contains gut-protecting ingredients that allow the intestines to rest. This has a favourable effect on the speed of recovery. Holpect can be used for 1–7 days (1–3 days if it is the only source of nutrition). Soluble anti-diarrhoea product based on pectins, electrolytes and energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding advice for diarrhoea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 to 3 times daily dissolve 1 g Holpect per kg BW in 2 l water (50–70 g\/calf\/feed).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreventive feeding advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e½ g per kg body weight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn case of incipient diarrhoea, Holpect can be mixed into the milk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor use in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalves\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Excellent","offers":[{"title":"2,5 kg","offer_id":58969330319695,"sku":"HOLP2500-HAC","price":57.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 kg","offer_id":58969330352463,"sku":"HOLP5000-HAC","price":91.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/HOLP2500_2f416b8c-74b4-4c72-a2d9-99a9bcbe30ba.png?v=1790795045"},{"product_id":"excellent-licopect","title":"Excellent Licopect","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicopect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAanvullend diervoeder (dieetvoeder) ter stabilisatie van de water- en elektrolytenbalans ter ondersteuning van de fysiologische spijsvertering. \u003cbr\u003eVoor kalveren in geval van risico op spijsverteringsstoornissen (diarree). Stopt spijsverteringsstoornissen snel en voorkomt een terugslag in de groei. \u003cbr\u003eSinds jaren betrouwbaar en effectief. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLicopect dieetvoeding heeft een dusdanige voedingswaarde, dat een terugslag in de groei tot een minimum wordt beperkt.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLicopect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs het dieetvoeder voor kalveren met diarree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBevat alle noodzakelijke voedingsstoffen die het kalf nodig heeft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWordt ingezet verdund met water ter vervanging van de melkvoeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZorgt voor rust in het maag-darmkanaal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs zowel preventief als curatief inzetbaar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBevat elektrolyten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBevat tevens extra energie (in de vorm van vet en eiwit) en pectinen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoederadvies\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e125 g (maatbeker) per 2 l water (40°C), 2 à 3 maal daags.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Excellent","offers":[{"title":"2,5 kg","offer_id":58969598460239,"sku":"LICO2000-HAC","price":62.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 kg","offer_id":58969598493007,"sku":"LICO2000A-HAC","price":117.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/LICO2000_b026fea1-27b1-4514-8ea1-16be4a5f3acc.png?v=1790797604"},{"product_id":"excellent-electrolytenmix","title":"Excellent Electrolyte Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary feed (dietetic feed) for calves, piglets, lambs, goat kids and foals to stabilise the water and electrolyte balance in support of physiological digestion.\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for calves at risk of digestive disorders (diarrhoea). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectrolyts-Mix is a high-quality electrolyte mix for replenishing salts in case of fluid loss. Electrolyts-Mix ensures good fluid uptake to prevent dehydration. Sufficient fluid is very important for the digestive process. Electrolyts-Mix dissolves well in water and stays in solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding advice\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e25 g per 1 l of water (39 °C) for 1 - 7 days (1 - 3 days if the sole source of nutrition).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Excellent","offers":[{"title":"2,5 kg","offer_id":58969613140303,"sku":"ELEC02000-HAC","price":26.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 kg","offer_id":58969613173071,"sku":"ELEC05000-HAC","price":40.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 kg","offer_id":58969613205839,"sku":"ELEC10000-HAC","price":71.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/ELEC02000_7235a984-1057-4361-bad9-f705fcf066e3.png?v=1790798025"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.fidello.us\/collections\/electrolytes-for-calves.oembed","provider":"Fidello","version":"1.0","type":"link"}