Supporting calf hydration and gut health with Diakur® Plus

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of oral electrolyte solutions for calf health, featuring insights from a veterinarian and former dairy producer.

What defines an effective calf oral electrolyte solution, and when should producers reach for one? Host Nathalie Hilborn, PhD, welcomes Dr. Phil Meadows, DVM, Technical Services Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada. Together, they dive into the important roles oral electrolyte solutions play in calf health, including hydration, buffering, and gut support. With Phil’s unique perspective as both a former dairy producer and a veterinarian, the conversation spotlights how Diakur® Plus is formulated to support calf health and what distinguishes it from conventional electrolyte products.

People in this episode

Host: Nathalie Hilborn

Guest: Dr. Phil Meadows

Topics covered

• calf health
• oral electrolyte solutions
• hydration
• gut support
• veterinary medicine

Keywords

• calf hydration
• gut health
• oral electrolyte solution
• Diakur Plus
• veterinary advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada

Products: Diakur® Plus

Places: Canada

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