Hypomagnesaemia (grass tetany)

Question 1

What pastures are likely to cause this condition?

Answer 1

Phase 1 and 2 lush green feed with high K

Question 2

Signs of grass tetany?

Answer 2

stiff gait, hypersensitivity to touch and sound, polyuria, bellowing, frenzied galloping, falling with severe paddling convulsions

Question 3

What process causes this?

Answer 3

High amounts of K+ and NH4+ inhibits the absorption of Mg2+ = grass tetany