Source: Paul Gonzalez, SAMPSON INDEPENDENT, 3/3/20


With warming temperatures and the flush of new forage, livestock producers are no doubt feeding less hay and turning animals back onto pastures. During this time of rapid forage growth, the plants are not able to take up nutrients from the soil at the same rate. Animals grazing these pastures are at risk of grass tetany. Furthermore, forages subjected to abundant moisture and poorly drained soils are more likely to increase the incidences of tetany. Grass tetany is caused by a low level of magnesium (Mg) in the blood stream of affected animals.

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