In a recent Bovine Veterinarian article, veterinarians reported that existing herd health problems can be amplified by HPAI H5N1, causing some young calves to get sick and dry cows to abort, among a list of other challenges. According to the article, veterinarians are encouraging producers to invest in better cow comfort and nutrition to help cows recover. They also say that drenching can help clinical HPAI cows, but they also reported a slew of potential problems associated with this practice. “There’s a more convenient alternative to drenching,” says Feedworks Technical Sales Manager Rod Riewer, DVM. “Keeping cows hydrated can make a big difference in the sick pen. If you can get cows to drink electrolytes on their own, it eliminates or minimizes the number of cows that need to be drenched.”
Hydrate your herd with Feedworks Lytes for Cattle, a ready-to-use, palatable oral electrolyte supplement with vital electrolytes, energy, minerals and vitamins. On-farm feedback reports that cows are attracted to the flavor, love the taste and drink it up. Producers can also mix it in feed.
To purchase Feedworks Lytes for Cattle, contact your Feedworks USA specialist or call 800-533-6872. To learn more about our complete line of electrolyte products, visit our Feedworks Lytes page.
