Hydro-STIM oral rehydration solution

As we approach the peak season for outbreaks of neonatal calf enteritis in spring-calving herds the Precision Microbes team wanted to empower you with the key elements of the science of rehydration and novel, non-antimicrobial solutions to promote gastrointestinal health.

We all appreciate that this infectious disease is the leading cause of mortality in Irish calves and that is why Precision Microbes have expanded their calf gut health portfolio to include beneficial probiotic bacterial species ('gut flora stabilisers'), their valuable postbiotic metabolites, and a new oral electrolyte solution for calves called Hydro-STIM.

The hallmark features of neonatal calf enteritis which we will all encounter in the coming days and weeks are:

1. Gastrointestinal Inflammation
2. Disrupted Hydration Status
3. Electrolyte Derangements
4. Corrupted Acid-Base Balance
5. Altered Nutritional State
6. Reduced Immunocompetence
7. Gastrointestinal Dysbiosis

When dealing with outbreaks of neonatal calf enteritis veterinary surgeons want a clear outcome: calves surviving and thriving.

For this to occur we must address weak calves, poorly thriving calves and restoring gut function.

Weak Calves

• The main reasons for weak and slow calves during scour outbreaks are the fluid deficits, electrolyte derangements, and metabolic acidosis. Hydro-STIM delivers a 2L individual dose containing optimised proportions of key electrolytes and correcting metabolic acidosis via:
  • Inorganic SID Value: 100mmol/L
  • Alkalinising Buffers: 79mmol/L

Ill-thriving Calves

• Calves experiencing gastrointestinal disease must be supported to ensure they can escape negative energy balance and advance average daily gains.
• Hydro-STIM contains 5 energy supplies and 4 supports of key cellular biochemical pathways such as Krebs Cycle and Gluconeogenesis allowing them to get back thriving.

Restoration of Gut Health

• To ensure feed conversion efficiency and average daily gains calves must have a fully functioning gastrointestinal tract.
• Hydro-STIM contains 5 promoters of mucosal repair, which can be supported further by minimising gastrointestinal dysbiosis with Precision Microbes unique liquid, dual-function probiotic and postbiotic formula for calves.

This product complements the modes of action of the Precision Microbes’ unique liquid, dual-function, probiotic and postbiotic formula for calves.

Precision Microbes’ unique liquid, dual-function probiotic and postbiotic formula for calves has been independently validated at a dose rate of 30ml per calf per day per os to:

• Reduce Prevalence of Cryptosporidium Parvum*
• Reduce Severity of Cryptosporidium Parvum*
• ?Maintain Voluntary Milk Intakes During Disease*
• Protect Average Daily Gains (ADGs)*

*Statistically Significant

(details of trial on request from P.M.)

Dose rates during disease

• Precision Microbes: 60ml per calf per day (30ml + 30ml) in milk or milk replacer for 5-7 days
• Hydro-STIM: 200ml of concentrate + 1.8L of water = 2L dose per calf, separate from milk feeding