Calf Talk

November, 2005

Volume 11, No. 11

QUANTUM LEAP SCOUR PREVENTATIVE

By: Russ Schnepper, DVM

Preventing scours is crucial the first week of a baby calf’s life. The calf is exposed to the parasites Cryptosporidia and Coccidia. The viruses Rota and Corona strip the villi from the calf’s intestine. E. coli, salmonella and clostridia bacteria produce infections with the resulting diarrhea.

An ounce of “Quantum Leap Scour Preventative”, fed twice a day for the first 10 days of the calf’s life can prevent all of the infections caused by the usual scour “bugs” (except Giardia).

“Quantum Leap Scour Preventative” is a Type B medicated product for use in feed for veal and herd replacement calves. It contains decoquinate, Gammulin (bovine serum - a source of IgG immunoglobulins), ultra-fos (a prebiotic), trace minerals and vitamins. The product is aglomerated for easy mixing. Add QUANTUM LEAP after the milk is cooled down to feeding temperature, to avoid clumping of the antibodies.

The decoquinate takes care of Cryptosporidiosis and Coccidia, IgG from Gammulin protects against the viruses as well as the bacteria. The FOS is made up of poly and oligosaccharides that act as prebiotics to promote the growth of the good ”bugs” in the calf’s gut. The trace minerals and vitamins help build a good immune system.

We have many reports from calf raisers saying that if Quantum Leap Scour Preventative is placed in the colostrum and twice daily in the milk replacer for the first ten days of the calf’s life, scours are prevented, and even the Crypto scours are not a problem..

“Quantum Leap Scour Preventative” is very cost effective. A ten day preventative only costs $11.20 per calf. Many calf raisers routinely invest twice this much money in a multitude of ineffective treatments.

“Quantum Leap Scour Preventative” does an excellent job of preventing scours. It should be fed as soon after the calf’s birth as possible. If you wait for the calf to scour before treating, the results are not as good. The Rota Corona virus scours strip the villi out of the calf’s intestine and your treatment does not solve the problem. So PREVENT THE SCOURS WITH ‘QUANTUM LEAP SCOUR PREVENTATIVE!!! If you are buying calves, treat Day One into the barn.

If scours are prevented, pneumonia that usually follows the scours by 14 days, is also prevented.

Ingredient Statement :Animal Serum, Decoquinate, Fructooligosaccharide, Dried Whey, Whey Protein Concentrate. Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Carbonate ,dl Methionine, Magnesium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Dextrose, natural & artificial flavor

Components, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, BHT (a Preservative), Dicalcium Phosphate, Zinc Sulfate,

dl-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (source of Vitamin E). Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Acetate, Mineral Oil, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Ascorbic Acid, d-activated Animal Sterol (Source of Vitamin D3),Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Niacin, Biotin , Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulphite (source of Vitamin K3), Calcium

Pantothenate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Folic Acid, Cobalt Sulfate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride. Thiamine Mononitrate

Quantum Leap Scour Preventative” is provided in a 25 pound plastic bucket. This is enough to medicate 20 calves for 20 feedings for the small investment of $224.13. A 10# bucket is $95.00.

Contact information for ordering information and questions about our products:

Schnepper International, Inc.

3210 County B, Platteville, WI 53818

608-348-6141, Fax: 608-348-6146