New aspects for the evaluation of the usefulness of antidiarrhetic supplements for calves

Calves with diarrhea are still a major field of work for a practicing veter inarian. New aspects in pathophysiology, nutrition and food technology have lead to the development of complex diatetic drinks. The restrictive attitu de concerning antibiotics in practice have increased interest in so called probiotics. Pharmaceutical industry has been open for the development of su pplemental and diatetic food. The practicing veterinarian has the responsib ility for qualified client education and use of this option. This paper has the goal to help the practicing veterninarian in this field.