MaxCare Electrolyte Premium

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.

Mix 2L of clean, warm water. Add 115g (2 full scoops) of electrolyte and mix until dissolved.

Please see below for specific feeding instructions for each animal.

Feed the Electrolyte solution as extra meals while still feeding milk or milk replacer. MaxCare® Electrolyte Premium doesn’t contain sodium bicarbonate and can be fed directly before or after milk.

CALVES & FOALS

2L Depending on severity calves may require 2-4 feeds per day for 2-3 days.

LAMB, KIDS & CRIAS (ALPACAS)

200mls 2-3 times daily for 2-3 days.

PUPS

Small dogs (5-10kg)                   250 ml 2-3 times daily.

Medium dogs (11-20kg)            500 ml 2-3 times daily.

Large dogs (>20kg)                    750 ml 2- 3 times daily.

PIGLETS

50ml 2-3 times daily.

FAWNS

100ml 2-3 times daily.

For more specific information contact your local MaxCare team:

MaxCare Australia Enquiries
Telephone: 1800 629 2273
E-mail: sales@maxumanimal.com

New Zealand Enquiries 
Telephone: +64 800 629 267
Mobile: +64 27 208 3333
E-mail: sales@maxumanimal.com