Episode 53: How to Spot Dehydration in Young Calves

With newborn calves comes risk for disease and dehydration. Having the skills to quickly identify dehydration and knowing methods for early intervention can have a meaningful reduction in the rate of calf illness and death on your farm. This episode will review the steps that can be followed to evaluate dehydration and health status of young calves in order to develop a successful treatment plan.    Relevant Links: How to Spot Dehydration in Young Calves (article) Calving & Calf Management (webpage) Calf 911: Emergency Support for Distressed Newborn Calves (videos) Calf 911: Dehydration Checklist (resource guide) Acidosis - Ruminal (webpage) BCRC Webinar Series