Dr. Chris Clark, an internal medicine specialist from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine joins the podcast to discuss how best to treat neonatal diarrhea in calves.  We discuss how to detect dehydration and acidosis in an affected calf and the best ways to utilize oral electrolytes.  We also discuss when a calf will need intravenous therapy and the limited value of antibiotic therapy.  Check out the great resources on the Calf 911 section of the BCRC website for more information.https://www.beefresearch.ca/producers/calf-911-resources/00:00 – Welcome and introductions02:33 – Preventing calf scours is the best option06:02 - Causes of calf scours08:58 – Assessing hydration in a calf 14:36 – Acidosis20:43 – How to utilize oral electrolytes25:31 – What to look for in an electrolyte solution29:18 – Antibiotics are of limited value for scours therapy31:39 – Summary and wrap up