An electrolyte solution with glycerol prevents dehydration of calves after a period of feed deprivation

Key takeaways from the research

• Calves that are dehydrated as a result of feed deprivation and stress 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 reduced dehydration and reduced dehydration and increased carcass weight at slaughter