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Risk of Magnesium Tetany in Outwintered Cows

[IMG][/IMG] Experts from Scotlands Rural College (SRUC) are alerting farmers that in light of this winters extreme weather, there is an increased risk of their cows suffering from magnesium deficiency. The condition is commonly known as grass staggers and often affects grazing cattle in spring, but magnesium tetany can also affect overwintered cows fed on silage. [Read Full Article]