If I were to pick the conversation I have most often with calf raisers, it would be about feeding electrolytes: how much and how often to feed oral electrolytes to scouring calves. Confusion often arises when trying to apply package… Continue Reading
The original Electrolyte & Water Balance in Calves has undergone a complete makeover, and now includes many new graphics and additional text… This updated publication contains six chapters. The first describes the routine process of water movement into and out… Continue Reading
(Dependent & Independent Variables is the fourth and final post in a series on electrolytes and how they influence acid-base chemistry) From a clinical evaluation standpoint, it’s fairly easy to gain insights into an animal’s acid-base status from a blood… Continue Reading
What They Are and How They Affect Acid-Base Regulation (Alkalinizing Agents is the third in a 4-part series on electrolytes and how they influence acid-base chemistry) Earlier in this series, we saw that strong ions fully dissociate from other substances… Continue Reading
The Role of Water in Acid-Base Regulation (Dissociation of Strong Ions is the second in a 4-part series on electrolytes and how they influence acid-base chemistry) A curious thing about electrolyte ingredients is that even though they are listed on… Continue Reading
(Electrolyte Product Comparisons is the first in a 4-part series on electrolytes and how they influence acid-base chemistry) Electrolyte product comparisons show up in articles and publications from time to time, and are typically based on information found on the label of each… Continue Reading