calf fluids

Question 1

calf fluid maintenance

Answer 1

80ml/kg/day

Question 2

dose or hypertonic saline bolus

Answer 2

5ml/kg

Question 3

% dehydration if standing with weak suckle reflex

Answer 3

~8%

Question 4

% dehydration with >4 sec skin tent, cold extremities, down, dry mm

Answer 4

severe >10%

Question 5

what is the normal range of Na and P

Answer 5

Na: 60-130
P: 10-30

Question 6

what can we not put bicarb in

Answer 6

LRS

Question 7

amount of oral drench you can give a calf

Answer 7

2L BID

Question 8

oral drench amount for lambs and kids

Answer 8

200mL / 5kg