Bi-PILL for calves
Bi-PILL. More drinking pleasure in case of calf diarrhea
Why do diarrhoeic calves drink less?
Because they suffer from acidosis.
What is acidosis?
In diarrhoea calves lose not only fluids but also buffers. They dehydrate and overacidify.
How dangerous is acidosis?
Acidosis rapidly increases within a few hours. The calves drink less and less. They keep losing fluids and buffers,
become weaker and weaker and finally die.
What can be done?
Give a Bi-Pill immediately when diarrhoea is diagnosed. 1 pill immediately and 1 pill each after
the next 3 meals. Have Bi-Pill available.
How about suckler cow management system?
Give 4 pills at a time.
What does the Bi-Pill do?
It buffers acidosis in blood and rumen. The calves start drinking again.
What is the Bi-Pill made of?
Sodium bicarbonate – a very effective buffer.
What is the Bi-Pill legally?
Mineral complementary feed. GMP+ FSA assured.
Suitable for organic farms.
What losses does calf diarrhoea cause?
€ 108 per case in light diarrhoea, € 268 per case in severe diarrhoea, because of treatment costs, more
labour, more rearing days and higher risk of death.
Lower the costs – give Bi-Pill !
Bi-Pill Scientifically tested.
Geishauser & Maag 2014: Züchtungskunde 86, 130–136.
