GRASS TETANY/GRASS STAGGERS
(hypomagnesemia)

• Can affect stock in late fall, winter and spring
• It happens when cattle are grazing lush, immature grass
• Blood magnesium levels fall below critical level
• Proper nerve impulse transmissions fails, causing tetanic disorder
• Affected cows can be extremely aggressive - so take care!

GRASS TETANY TREATMENT
Treatment must be prompt to be effective.

Magnesium (and calcium) intravenously, however, magnesium is eliminated within 4-5 hours prompt infusion. Consequently, oral supplement of bioavailable magnesium is needed as supportive treatment.

CORRECT MAGNESIUM supportive treatment program
First Tube:
of CORRECT MAGNESIUM
3-5 hours post i. v. treatment of Mg

Second tube:
of CORRECT MAGNESIUM
8-12 hours later

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