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Abstract
Magnesium is a vital component of normal nerve conduction, muscle function, and bone mineral formation. Hypomagnesemic tetany or “grass tetany” is a disorder caused by an abnormally low blood concentration of the essential mineral magnesium (Mg). Synonyms for this disorder include spring tetany, grass staggers, wheat pasture poisoning, or lactation tetany.
Publication Date
9-2014
Publication Number
ID-226
Repository Citation
Arnold, Michelle and Lehmkuhler, Jeff, "Hypomagnesemic Tetany or “Grass Tetany”" (2014). Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications. 173.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/anr_reports/173
Notes
This is part of the Forage-Related Cattle Disorders series.