April 14, 2025

Going to Grass: Preventing Grass Tetany with Magnesium Supplementation

Going to Grass: Preventing Grass Tetany with Magnesium Supplementation
Going to Grass: Preventing Grass Tetany with Magnesium Supplementation
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Going to Grass: Preventing Grass Tetany with Magnesium Supplementation

Nebraska Extension

Understanding the factors that contribute to grass tetany in cattle is the foundation for preventing it. Brock Ortner discusses why magnesium deficiences occur and recommended levels to feed when grazing forages that are prone to trigger tetany.