Norbrook Life-Aid Xtra Oral Rehydration for Calves (48 Sachets)
Norbrook Life-Aid Xtra is an oral rehydration powder for calves, supplied as a tub of 48 sachets of 83.74g. Norbrook state it is for reversing the dehydration, electrolyte loss and acidosis associated with calf scour, whether the cause is nutritional, bacterial, viral or cryptosporidial. It dissolves in water to make an orange solution given by mouth.
What's in it
- Glucose, which Norbrook include at an increased level to provide energy without interfering with rehydration
- Sodium at a high level, which Norbrook say is for rapid water absorption
- Citrate, acetate and propionate as bicarbonate precursors, which Norbrook include to correct acidosis
- Potassium, chloride and phosphate
Typical analysis
| Sodium (made up) | 90 mmol/l |
| Potassium (made up) | 25 mmol/l |
| Chloride (made up) | 60 mmol/l |
| Bicarbonate precursors (made up) | 50 mmol/l |
| Glucose (made up) | 175 mmol/l |
| Pack size | 48 x 83.74g sachets |
Using it
Mixing and dosing directions are on the pack. Life-Aid Xtra is sold in the UK as an AVM-GSL medicine. A scouring calf can go downhill quickly, so speak to your vet about the cause and the treatment plan, and ask one of our SQPs about the product.
Buying from McCaskie
Priced on request. Call or visit McCaskie in Ayr, Kinross, Lanark & Stirling, or ask your McCaskie rep. We also stock Downland Fresh Start Recover sachets.
Common questions
What is Life-Aid Xtra used for in calves?
Norbrook state it is for reversing dehydration, electrolyte loss and acidosis linked to calf scour, from nutritional, bacterial, viral or cryptosporidial causes.
How many sachets are in a tub of Life-Aid Xtra?
48 sachets, each 83.74g.
Norbrook Life-Aid Xtra is an oral rehydration powder for calves, supplied as a tub of 48 sachets of 83.74g. Norbrook state it is for reversing the dehydration, electrolyte loss and acidosis associated with calf scour, whether the cause is nutritional, bacterial, viral or cryptosporidial. It dissolves in water to make an orange solution given by mouth.
What's in it
- Glucose, which Norbrook include at an increased level to provide energy without interfering with rehydration
- Sodium at a high level, which Norbrook say is for rapid water absorption
- Citrate, acetate and propionate as bicarbonate precursors, which Norbrook include to correct acidosis
- Potassium, chloride and phosphate
Typical analysis
| Sodium (made up) | 90 mmol/l |
| Potassium (made up) | 25 mmol/l |
| Chloride (made up) | 60 mmol/l |
| Bicarbonate precursors (made up) | 50 mmol/l |
| Glucose (made up) | 175 mmol/l |
| Pack size | 48 x 83.74g sachets |
Using it
Mixing and dosing directions are on the pack. Life-Aid Xtra is sold in the UK as an AVM-GSL medicine. A scouring calf can go downhill quickly, so speak to your vet about the cause and the treatment plan, and ask one of our SQPs about the product.
Buying from McCaskie
Priced on request. Call or visit McCaskie in Ayr, Kinross, Lanark & Stirling, or ask your McCaskie rep. We also stock Downland Fresh Start Recover sachets.
Common questions
What is Life-Aid Xtra used for in calves?
Norbrook state it is for reversing dehydration, electrolyte loss and acidosis linked to calf scour, from nutritional, bacterial, viral or cryptosporidial causes.
How many sachets are in a tub of Life-Aid Xtra?
48 sachets, each 83.74g.