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.

  • Nutrition (Typical Analysis)
    Salt  Minimum  1.3%  Maximum  1.7%
    Sodium  Minimum  3.5%  Maximum  4.5%
    Chloride  Minimum  3.8%
    Potassium  Minimum  1.8%
  • Mixing Directions

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

    MaxCare Electrolyte Premium Mixing Directions

  • Feeding Instructions

    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