An electrolyte solution with potassium and glycerol increases water intake of feed deprived calves

Key takeaways from the research

• If beef calves are deprived of feed, they lose large amounts of potassium while their glycogen reserves are being depleted
• Supplementation of Holstein bulls with a potassium-based electrolyte product in combination with glycerol resulted in a significant increase in water intake, reducing the risk of calf dehydration