Response to CALF SCOURS

Being a rancher's wife...you often have the problem with scour calves and this is the absolute best thing we have found....and the cheapest...and easiest to get. If the calf doesn't get clostrum...mix some "EXCELLENT" quality milk replacer or cow's milk with 1 egg...it does the same thing as colstrum. If they are the least bit runny and won't eat...we tube them with soda water...believe me we have had the vet and used absolutely everything under the sun and have brought calves back from sure death by using plain old baking soda and water. I think the biggest thing you need to remember is that scours can be in your ground and if you use pins you should clean them real good after the calf has been weaned and use lime to control the disease. However...everyone's situation is different and you have to find what works best for you. I am sure it has a lot to do with regional aspects and such plus the breed of cattle you are buying. We don't buy calves from auctions so I am sure that has a different factor to figure in also. We have bought calves from local dairy's and have had excellent luck! Good luck in your search! Krista

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