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Grass Tetany- (hypomagnesemia) Condition most pronounced in the spring caused by low blood Mg levels in cattle and sheep. Tetany most commonly occurs in cows that are nursing calves under 2 months of age. It usually occurs when animals are grazing lush green grass pastures. To prevent grass tetany, free-choice mineral supplement containing Mg should be available during early grazing season.
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