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MaxCare Electrolyte Premium

MaxCare Electrolyte 2kg and 10kg sizes

MaxCare® Electrolyte PREMIUM is a scientifically formulated electrolyte with comprehensive hydration properties and buffering capacity.

Australia available sizes: 4kg & 16kg

New Zealand available sizes: 2kg, 4kg, 10kg & 16kg

  • Contents

    Energy Source - Dextrose (glucose) provides quick energy to the calf. Glucose is also transported into the intestine
    on a one-to-one ratio with sodium and thus assists in the absorption of sodium through the small intestine.

    Strong Ion Difference (SID) - the loss of a large amount of sodium and potassium when a calf scours can result in metabolic acidosis – a drop in blood pH. A calf is not able to correct acidosis without intervention. For moderate acidosis, calf electrolyte products with a high SID formulation can help balance the loss. The SID can be calculated as follows: [Na+] + [K+] - [Cl-] = SID. The SID for this Electrolyte is within the recommended range (60 to 80 mEq/L) for a calf that is scouring.

    Alkalizing Agent - Sodium Acetate, rather than Sodium Bicarbonate, is added to help reverse any metabolic acidosis that may be occurring within the calf. Acetate has several advantages over bicarbonate:

    • Acetate facilitates sodium and water absorption in the calf small intestine, whereas bicarbonate does not.
      Acetate produces energy when metabolized, whereas bicarbonate does not.
    • Acetate does not alkalinize the abomasum, whereas bicarbonate does; low abomasal pH is a natural defence mechanism against bacterial proliferation.
    • Acetate does not interfere with milk clotting in calves, whereas bicarbonate may potentially cause some disturbance of the normal digestive process

    Glycine - a non-essential amino acid that assists glucose absorption. Rehydration is key when considering a dehydrated calf. Sodium, glucose and glycine are all tied together and play a key role in the water uptake mechanism of the small intestine.