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Common Mistakes with Calf Electrolytes | How to Maximise Recovery from Scour (Episode 10)

Oral electrolyte solutions are a powerful tool during calf scour — but only when they’re used correctly. In Episode 10 of our Hydration Series, Ryan Duffy, Technical Ruminant Manager with Precision Microbes, outlines the most common mistakes made on farm with oral electrolytes and how avoiding them can significantly improve recovery during neonatal calf enteritis. In this episode, we cover: • Why incorrect mixing reduces effectiveness • HydroStim should be mixed at 200 ml concentrate into 1.8 litres of water • This delivers 2 litres per calf per dose • The importance of using clean, warm water • Poor hygiene can reduce intake • Unhygienic water may introduce additional gut pathogens • Why mixing electrolytes with milk is not recommended • Increases osmolarity • Raises the risk of bloat and further gastrointestinal upset • The optimal feeding strategy during scour: • Milk in the morning • Oral electrolyte solution (e.g. Hydro-STIM) at mid-day • Milk again in the evening Following this approach helps: • Maximise fluid intake • Improve electrolyte absorption • Support gut recovery • Improve overall calf performance during scour challenges This episode pulls together everything discussed throughout the series and shows how correct use of electrolytes makes a real difference on farm. 👉 Subscribe to follow the full Hydration Series 💧 Hydro-STIM, the next-generation liquid electrolyte from Precision Microbes 📩 Contact us at info@precisionmicrobes.com for more information