Fact Sheet Written by:
Cody Wright, PhD, Extension Beef Specialist
Eric Mousel, PhD, Extension Range Livestock Production Specialist
Russ Daly, DVM, Extension Veterinarian
And Provided by:
South Dakota State University http://agbiopubs.sdstate.edu
Lush, green, rapidly growing grasses present a considerable
risk for grass tetany, regardless of season. The combination
of high potassium and low magnesium and calcium
in these forages is thought to be the primary cause
of grass tetany. Because of the increased forage production
and growth rate, cattle grazing fertilized pastures are
generally at higher risk.
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