CALF RES-Q® Oral Electrolyte/Nutrient Supplement provides quick energy, electrolytes, DFM's and buffering agents to support rehydration in calves with scours.

two to three days Always feed electrolytes separately from milk, as calves need the additional fluid and energy. Continue feeding electrolytes for two to three days, until scours have stopped and hydration is normal, or as directed by your veterinarian.

How to Pick the Best Electrolyte for Your Calves

• Sodium Concentration: 90 to 130 mmol/L.
• Chloride: 40 to 80 mEq/L.
• Potassium: 10 to 30 mmol/L.
• Osmolality: 500 to 600 mOsm/L.
• Strong Ion Difference: 60 to 80 mEq/L.
• One or more alkalizing agents: bicarbonate, acetate, propionate.
• Glucose: 2 to 3 grams per kg body of the calf.

Though it's common knowledge that the drinks may help with hydration after an intense workout, many people are suggesting having electrolyte-rich drinks throughout the day. For most people, drinking electrolytes regularly is unlikely to cause harm, but some people should avoid the beverages altogether.

You can drink electrolytes every day (or choose to consume a supplement instead). This is especially necessary if you exercise and/or sweat often. Electrolytes will help replace minerals, such as sodium, magnesium, and potassium, that are lost when you sweat or get sick.

Electrolytes that are deemed “high energy” contain more glucose and tend to have higher osmolality, meaning a higher concentration of particles in the water - if it's too high, it can make diarrhea worse and cause bloating by slowing abomasal emptying. Oral electrolytes should be between 250 and 300 mOsm/kg.

You can drink electrolytes every day (or choose to consume a supplement instead). This is especially necessary if you exercise and/or sweat often. Electrolytes will help replace minerals, such as sodium, magnesium, and potassium, that are lost when you sweat or get sick.

If you're fatigued, cramping, or experiencing discomfort, increase your intake to two or three daily servings. This is where being in tune with your body comes in handy. For example, if you're someone who sweats a lot, you may need to have an electrolyte drink before, during, and after your workout.

When we sleep we lose on average over 1kg of water-weight through breathing, sweating and those nighttime trips to the bathroom, so using an electrolyte drink in the morning, while not essential for your health, might well help to kick off your day on the right foot.

Electrolytes are particles that carry an electric charge when they are dissolved in blood. The kidneys help to maintain electrolyte concentrations by regulating its concentrations in the body. Any disturbance in this process often leads to an electrolyte imbalance.

But just like anything, too many electrolytes can be unhealthy: Too much sodium, formally referred to as hypernatremia, can cause dizziness, vomiting, and diarrhea. Too much potassium, known as hyperkalemia, can impact your kidney function and cause heart arrhythmia, nausea, and an irregular pulse.

Though it's common knowledge that the drinks may help with hydration after an intense workout, many people are suggesting having electrolyte-rich drinks throughout the day. For most people, drinking electrolytes regularly is unlikely to cause harm, but some people should avoid the beverages altogether.