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Grass Tetany

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August 13, 2015

Grass tetany is a metabolic disorder caused by a magnesium (Mg) deficiency in blood serum. The most common names are grass tetany, grass staggers, or hypomagnesemia. The disorder is also known as winter tetany, lactation tetany, hypomagnesemic ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Agriculture, Cattle, Grass Staggers, Grass Tetany, Hypomagnesemia, Livestock

Protect Your Herd from Grass Tetany this Winter

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January 25, 2014

Grass tetany is a potentially deadly condition in cattle and sheep grazing on small grains or ryegrass. Grass tetany is a condition associated with reduced magnesium levels in the blood, and can be a serious problem for cattle and sheep producers ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Beef Cattle, Forage, Forage & Pasture, Grass Tetany, Livestock, Panhandle Agriculture, Pasture, Sheep

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