Abstract
Among the mass distribution of gastrointestinal diseases in calves with signs of diarrhea, a significant share is occupied by infectious diseases. In the farm, the largest number of sick calves had polyetiological disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, which were caused by causative agents of rotavirus, corona virus infection, and Escherichia Coli K99. The complex etiological nature of the disease with the symptom of diarrhea, the variety of pathogenetic links involves all body systems in the pathological process and requires complex treatment. Treatment should include restoration of hydration and concentration of electrolytes, correction of metabolic acidemia, fight against opportunistic and pathogenic microorganisms, intoxication, and restoration of digestive functions. Treatment of the experimental group of sick calves with diarrhea included antibiotic therapy using Colistin orally at a dose of 0.5 g/50 kg of body weight, twice a day, for 5 days; drinking colostrum in a dose of 30 ml once a day for 3 days; rehydration therapy by drinking energy electrolyte solution "Regidrobust" once a day for 3 days and infusion of 7.5% sodium chloride solution at a dose of 4 ml/kg of body weight, once. Calves of the control group did not receive an infusion of 7.5% sodium chloride solution. The research results showed that in the calves of the research group, complex therapy using a hypertonic 7.5% sodium chloride solution had a stronger therapeutic effect, positively changed the biochemical and morphological indicators of the blood, led to the normalization of metabolic processes, body functions as a whole, and restoration of calf activity. The calves of the experimental group on the 2nd day of treatment showed much more active interest in feed and consumed it and generally had a satisfactory general condition. This did not happen in the calves of the control group, whose condition remained depressed. Disappearance of the symptom of diarrhea in calves of the experimental group was noted on average on the 3rd day of treatment, in calves of the control group on 4-5 days. The proposed treatment scheme contributed to the reduction of the calf disease period by 1,5 times. Key words: diarrhea, gastrointestinal disorders, calves, hypertonic sodium chloride solution, hypertonic saline solution, treatment, rota virus infection, corona virus infection, colibacteriosis.
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